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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Oracle Linux 8 (oel 8) is a robust, enterprise-grade operating system that delivers unmatched performance, security, and stability for your EC2 instances. It is built on a foundation of open-source software and is fully compatible with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem, making it an ideal choice for developers and enterprises looking to deploy mission-critical applications. With features such as the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), users benefit from optimized performance and advanced security enhancements. Additionally, Oracle Linux 8 provides seamless integration with Oracle Cloud services, thus facilitating a smooth transition for Oracle applications. Perfect for cloud workloads, database operations, and software development environments, Oracle Linux 8 empowers businesses to leverage a powerful and scalable operating system in the cloud.
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Oracle Linux 8 is a robust and versatile operating system built on the foundations of enterprise Linux. Designed for cloud and on-premise deployments, this AMI is optimized for performance, security, and scalability.
Oracle Linux 8 Key Features
- Enterprise-Grade Performance: Leverage the latest enhancements in kernel technology, including support for modern hardware and performance optimizations.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel: Boost reliability and performance with Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, offering advanced features and capabilities over the standard kernel.
- Container Support: Built-in support for Docker and other container management tools enables seamless application deployment and orchestration.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from advanced security features including Ksplice for zero-downtime kernel updates, bolstering system security against vulnerabilities.
- Flexible Management Tools: Use Oracle Enterprise Manager and other management tools for consistent and efficient system administration and monitoring.
Oracle Linux 8 Benefits
- High Compatibility: Fully compatible with standard Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ensuring easy migration of applications.
- Rapid Deployment: Quickly launch Oracle Linux 8 instances on AWS EC2 with pre-configured settings for immediate productivity.
- Cost-Effective: Pay-as-you-go pricing model for cloud resources, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.
Oracle Linux 8 Use Cases
- Development and Testing: Ideal for developing, testing, and running applications in a controlled environment, especially for Oracle applications.
- Cloud Migration: Utilize this AMI to migrate existing workloads from on-premise systems to the cloud securely.
- Microservices Architecture: Efficiently deploy microservices using container technologies for scalable and resilient application architecture.
With Oracle Linux 8, you can confidently build, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud while ensuring security and high performance.
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- Oracle Linux 8 (oel 8) provides a robust and secure operating system that is ideal for enterprise environments. Built on a foundation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, it offers enhanced performance, stability, and security features. Users can benefit from the latest kernel advancements, including Ksplice for zero-downtime kernel updates, which ensures that mission-critical applications remain operational without interruption.
- The system includes comprehensive support for virtualization and containerization, making it a versatile choice for modern cloud deployments. Oracle Linux 8 (oel 8) is optimized for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, allowing seamless integration and management of cloud services. It also supports Docker containers, giving developers the flexibility to build and deploy applications efficiently, thus accelerating the development lifecycle.
- With enterprise-grade support available from Oracle, users can access technical assistance, training, and cloud migration services. Organizations looking to enhance their DevOps capabilities or transition to cloud-native architectures will find Oracle Linux 8's features particularly advantageous. The secure boot and improved system management tools further streamline deployment and maintenance, making this AMI a strategic choice for businesses aiming to leverage cloud technologies.
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Advanced kernel with performance optimizations and support for modern hardware
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Built-in support for Docker and container orchestration technologies
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Advanced security features including Ksplice for zero-downtime kernel updates
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Full compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem
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Integrated management tools for consistent system administration and monitoring
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"Minimal Linux distribution based on CentOS Stream 10 with lightweight package configuration"
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"SELinux enabled with root login disabled and SSH public key authentication"
Cloud Compatibility
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"Automatically updated at launch with latest CentOS Stream 10 security patches"
Operating System Migration
"Provides in-place conversion tooling for migrating from CentOS Linux 7 to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 using Convert2RHEL utility"
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reviewer2780502
Running enterprise services has reduced security incidents and now needs better virtualization options
Reviewed on Dec 03, 2025
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Oracle Linux is to provision a VM and run applications or services.
A specific example of an application I run on Oracle Linux is revenue assurance and fraud management systems. Oracle Linux serves as the OS, while the application sits on the OS. We make use of some of the Linux packages that are residing on Oracle Linux to work with the application or the service. Oracle Linux also provides us with NFS and CIFS because we needed to have a central storage.
What is most valuable?
The best features Oracle Linux offers include being a Linux system designed for enterprise environments, and it is based off of Red Hat Linux, which makes it much more stable and also improves security.
The features of Oracle Linux have helped my organization because we have noticed fewer security incidents since it is a downstream of Red Hat Enterprise Linux . We get updates regularly, and we run our updates regularly, which leads to much fewer security incidents. Because it is a Linux system, we are able to get better uptime with our security patches.
Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization by making it easier to manage and also being much cheaper than Red Hat because you do not have to pay for subscription licenses, leading to improvements and cost savings.
What needs improvement?
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable in my experience, as it is a downstream for Red Hat, making it much more stable and secure.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is good because it can handle growth, as we use it in our services, and one of the services has grown from 20 to 30 servers.
How are customer service and support?
My experience with customer support for Oracle Linux has been acceptable; I have had one or two opportunities to reach out to them, and the experience has not been bad.
I rate the customer support for Oracle Linux a six out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
What was our ROI?
I do not have any numbers or examples regarding a return on investment to share because I do not conduct any tests to be able to decide this, but I know for a fact that I do not have to pay for subscription or licensing, and because it is Red Hat-based, most people know how to use it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Oracle Linux has been very positive because when it comes to licensing and the likes, as I said, it is a downstream of Red Hat, so you do not have to pay much for licensing or subscription. The only thing you have to pay for is support.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate any other option before choosing Oracle Linux; I just went for it.
What other advice do I have?
I do not manage the system, but I manage the OS, so that is what I can provide.
The cost savings from using Oracle Linux come from the fact that since it is a downstream of Red Hat, you do not have to pay for subscription, while you enjoy most of the benefits of Red Hat, so we use it.
I would advise others looking into using Oracle Linux to try it, and if they are comfortable with it, then they can go ahead.
I gave this review an overall rating of seven out of ten.
Clovis-Vieira
Experienced delays with support but have consistently managed robust deployments across complex environments
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
My use cases with Oracle Linux recently include the government of Goiás state in the Secretary of Economy, a GM concessionary of vehicles named Jorlan in Goiás, and Alnutri Alimentos, a rice and chili factory. Additionally, I have worked with the Ministry of Exterior of Brazil and many others.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the best features of Oracle Linux are its strong stability for running databases, particularly Oracle databases, and its use of DNF for package management. I believe DNF is a strong and modern way to manage Linux packages, more effective than yum and Zypper. Moreover, the memory usage and management in Oracle Linux are very robust, and the kernel is well-adapted for database users, making it one of the best options for running databases like MySQL and MariaDB as well.
What needs improvement?
I do not understand the licensing for Oracle Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
My first use of Oracle Linux began in 2013, marking the start of my experience with this operating system.
How are customer service and support?
I find Oracle's support to be deficient in response time; it is often low, and the call options for small price forms are difficult. However, the knowledge base is very good and fair, and I believe the main feature of Oracle support, formerly known as Metalink, is an extremely useful resource.
I would rate the support as a six or seven, concluding that my score is about seven.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Currently, my company is not an Oracle customer, although it was a partner before 2010 and was involved in third-party colocation in Brazilian sales markets in 2006. After 2010, my company and I have utilized other databases too. While we still use Oracle for consulting on Oracle Linux and its databases, the market primarily uses other databases, shifting our Linux support from SUSE to Oracle Linux.
What other advice do I have?
Regarding Matillion data in ETL, I do not have experience with materialized views.
I have experience with other products besides Snowflake , including AWS RDS in the on-premise world, an OCI Oracle database, SQL Server in an on-premises environment, SQL in Azure , Big Data from GCP, and a bit of experience with Databricks and Oracle HeatWave too.
I have experience with Oracle database versions from six to 24 AI.
Oracle Linux is the Oracle operating system, specifically Oracle Enterprise Linux .
I have experience with Oracle Linux from the sixth version to the eighth version, with a small experience using the ninth version as well.
My use of Oracle Linux does not include Ksplice for zero downtime updates; I am unclear on that feature.
Regarding SE Linux security, many customers disable this feature; however, in some use cases within the Secretary of Economy and the Ministry of Exterior Commerce of Brazil, this feature is enabled. Although I don't have extensive experience with this feature, I find that SE Linux offers impressive security strength within the Linux environment, and it also restricts inappropriate access for databases.
Oracle Linux has good integration and usability with Red Hat Linux because it is based on Red Hat. Moreover, it is normally compatible with SUSE and other Linux distributions and supports standard communication protocols like SSH. Additionally, it maintains compatibility with Windows servers.
In my opinion, I don't currently see potential improvements for Oracle Linux because I believe its features are sufficient for database environments and more, particularly in the Red stack. Overall, I believe Oracle Linux is good as it is.
In my opinion, the price for Oracle Linux is fair and acceptable for companies in the market that utilize it.
My overall score for Oracle Linux as a product is ten.
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On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
reviewer2774253
Has improved server administration with secure configuration and stable repositories
Reviewed on Nov 01, 2025
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Oracle Linux is for administration, specifically full administration for Unix servers, such as hosting applications, monitoring the server health, and all the administration tasks I have been using it for.
I am hosting applications on those servers and monitoring the servers that are operating on Oracle Linux with full monitoring.
What is most valuable?
The best features Oracle Linux offers include security, as I have found it to be more secure than Ubuntu , Red Hat, and other Linux distributions. Additionally, it is easier to use than the other Linux operating systems.
What makes Oracle Linux more secure and easier to use than other Linux operating systems I have tried is the configuration of the firewall, SSH, and a few other configurations. These are easy to follow and set up.
I remember that the repositories for Oracle Linux are more stable than those of others. For instance, with Ubuntu , I have faced some issues related to the repository for the NFC files. The repositories of Oracle Linux are working smoothly more than others.
Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization as most servers we are using are Oracle Linux. We prefer using it. The reason my organization prefers Oracle Linux is for its performance and reliability. In general, the operating system is cleaner and easy to use and follow.
What needs improvement?
I have no suggestions for improvements regarding Oracle Linux. Everything is going well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Oracle Linux is working fine, and there are no issues we have faced regarding scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I have not interacted with Oracle's support team. All the cases we were solving were done by ourselves in the team.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Oracle Linux, we were using Red Hat, but it was an old version.
What was our ROI?
I have not seen a return on investment with Oracle Linux.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing involved using VMware Cloud, and I have no idea about the cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Oracle Linux. This is the first time I am evaluating an operating system.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend using Oracle Linux as your first choice for Linux distributions. I have rated this review a 10.
Arka Sarkar
Has reduced operational time and supports critical daily functions with strong query performance
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
Oracle Linux is essential for my day-to-day operations, including reports collection, developing new queries to solve customer issues, charging support, and normal CSR cases, as well as any escalation. Oracle Linux is everything in my domain.
Common examples include organizational operations such as running mission-critical Oracle databases for business functions including enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRMÂ ), and data analytics. These are the main use cases I can identify. Ksplice as well as database host operations use Oracle Linux exclusively because our test servers and test charging system servers are already established in Oracle Linux.
All of our test lab servers are deployed in Oracle Linux, and customer queries, customer data, and customer report collection are all dependent on Oracle Linux nowadays. Oracle Linux RHELÂ compatibility is excellent for our use. The revenue impact has been significant, as our work has become considerably easier and time consumption has decreased substantially by using Oracle Linux. This directly correlates to revenue improvement as well.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Oracle Linux include the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for performance, zero-downtime patching, RHELÂ compatibility with the latest RHEL versions, and paid support, which is optional. Oracle Linux support is excellent. Oracle Clusterware and DTrace tracing are also positive aspects of using Oracle Linux. It is free to use and distribute.
Oracle Linux RHEL compatibility is exceptional because it is binary and source compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux , which ensures broad compatibility with existing applications. Deep integration is also an important key factor in using Oracle Linux.
DTrace is a dynamic tracing framework that allows me to perform real-time analysis of the running system in my daily work to identify performance bottlenecks. This is an important example of Oracle Linux that I use both within my organization and outside of it.
What needs improvement?
Automatic patching and updates with features like Ksplice for zero-downtime patching and OS management for centralized management could be improved. Other partial improvements include enhancing security by using FIPS and Common Criteria certified distribution, as well as optimizing performance with KVMÂ virtualization. However, I believe that Oracle Linux is currently functioning fine with my use.
When comparing industry trends, I want to add that there are different workloads such as Oracle Database for implementing pre-installation packages, which can ensure all dependencies are met for a smoother installation process. These aspects could be improved, as well as streamlining of DevOps.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for the last four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable. When connectivity issues occur, the support team is always available to provide support 24/7, which is a positive aspect.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, Oracle Linux performs well. I have already mentioned improvements such as downtime patching and OS management for centralized management. Beyond that, scalability is functioning well.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle Linux customer support is very active. They provide 24/7 support for both emergency and normal issues. They typically hold tickets for one or two days and provide effective solutions, which is a positive aspect.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I started from scratch using only Oracle Linux because I learned from others that it is very easy to use and is a very practical solution in the current industry.
How was the initial setup?
I did not conduct an evaluation.
What about the implementation team?
We purchased Oracle Linux from AWSÂ . As I have already mentioned, time consumption decreased significantly and productivity is now strong, with revenue savings achieved.
What was our ROI?
From a customer satisfaction perspective, this is indeed important. Time consumption has decreased substantially. When compared to other relational databases, there is a 20 to 30 percent gap. By using Oracle Linux, I am obtaining a 20 to 30 percent advantage.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use both Google and AWSÂ . The pricing is quite reasonable with no concerns.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
All of our test lab servers are deployed in Oracle Linux, and customer queries, customer data, and customer report collection are all dependent on Oracle Linux nowadays. Oracle Linux RHEL compatibility is excellent for our use. The revenue impact has been significant, as our work has become considerably easier and time consumption has decreased substantially by using Oracle Linux. This directly correlates to revenue improvement.
What other advice do I have?
Oracle Linux is the best option in the current industry. I would recommend that anyone not currently using it conduct testing for at least six months to one year, and they will experience the difference and will never leave Oracle Linux after that. The overall review rating for Oracle Linux is 8.5 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Behal Karun
Has reduced costs and simplified testing through open access to tools
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
I am using Oracle Linux on a daily basis.
My main use case for Oracle Linux is that we have lots of applications.
A specific example of how I'm using Oracle Linux is for the server and application server for company applications.
My company uses Oracle Linux for application and monitoring purposes.
What is most valuable?
The best features Oracle Linux offers are that it's simple and easy to understand.
The usefulness of these features comes from the fact that it is an open tool, allowing for free access to all applications on the web, enabling easy testing and checking of any new application features for testing purposes. This is the main feature in Oracle Linux.
Oracle Linux features, such as being very easy to understand, allow for easy access to all repositories and packages available online, making it very helpful with no need to purchase any other packages or related subscriptions since it's totally free and easy to adopt.
Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization through cost saving.
What needs improvement?
Oracle Linux can be improved by adding more features related to Oracle Linux and including an AI assistant.
They should provide Oracle Linux-related training videos free of cost so everyone can easily learn.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for the last 18 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable in my experience and has been reliable for my organization.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Oracle Linux is good and can handle growth and increased demand.
How are customer service and support?
When we have encountered issues, we have interacted with the support team and received solutions from them, indicating the customer support for Oracle Linux is satisfactory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we were using HP-UX before switching to Oracle Linux.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Oracle Linux in terms of time saved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not properly informed about the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Oracle Linux because I'm not involved in that aspect of operations.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
It is understandable and very easy to use Oracle Linux compared to other options I considered before choosing it.
My advice to others looking into using Oracle Linux is that it is very easy and easily adaptable to any hardware. If you are choosing open-source applications, moving to the Linux environment makes Oracle Linux the best compared to Red Hat because Red Hat charges for satellite patching management while Oracle Linux offers a totally free repository to download and upgrade your Oracle without any cost.