| Four Must-Attend Linux and Virtualization Sessions at CloudWorld 2024 |
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Join us at Oracle CloudWorld, September 9–12, 2024, in Las Vegas for all the latest news and information about Oracle Linux and Virtualization and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offerings.
Our four sessions cover popular Linux and virtualization topics, and the learning sessions include valuable insights from distinguished customers—Salesforce and Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology.
Enhance your Linux learning by signing up for these must-attend sessions! We'll also be in the OCI Demo Area for live demos and Q&A.
Details in the blog. |
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| Product Highlights |
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Oracle VirtualBox 7.0.20 Is Now Generally Available!
Oracle VM VirtualBox, the world’s most popular open source, cross-platform virtualization software, empowers developers to accelerate their workflows by running multiple operating systems on a single device. The latest maintenance release, 7.0.20, is now available and includes enhanced UEFI support, the July 2024 Critical Patch Update (CPU) to address security vulnerabilities, and various bug fixes for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.20 can be downloaded for multiple platforms including Linux, macOS, Windows, and Oracle Solaris. For a comprehensive list of bug fixes and enhancements, visit the Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.20 changelog.
Read the blog post for additional information.
New Oracle Database Certifications with Oracle Linux
Oracle Database 23ai (23.5) and Oracle Database 19c (19.24) have been certified with Oracle Linux 8 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7. The new certifications help our customers adopt new hardware platforms when using Oracle Linux 8.
Easily Run Oracle Linux on Your Windows Desktops
Oracle Linux 9.4 and Oracle Linux 8.10 have been released to the Microsoft Store as Windows Apps so that you can easily run Oracle Linux on your Windows desktops.
Migrate Microsoft Windows Virtual Machine to Oracle Linux KVM with virt-v2v
In this article, Simon Coter, Director of Product Management, Oracle, provides a step-by-step guide on how to migrate a Microsoft Windows virtual machine from a local OVA file to Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, using the open source utility virt-v2v.
How to migrate VMware vSphere to Oracle Linux KVM
This video demonstrates a solution to automate the migration from other hypervisor solutions to Oracle Linux KVM managed by Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. The accompanying article provides more details regarding requirements and assumptions. |
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| Partners Solutions |
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OCI Ampere A2 Compute Qualified with Oracle Linux
Oracle announced the launch of the new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Ampere A2 instances, marking the next generation of Arm-based processing. In support of this release, Oracle has enhanced Oracle Linux 8 and 9 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7, optimized specifically for Ampere CPUs.
Oracle and Ampere's partnership, dating back to 2021, has consistently delivered high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient Arm compute solutions. The OCI Ampere A2 instances, with higher core count VMs and high-density containers, are ideal for demanding cloud workloads like databases, video streaming, and cloud-native services, offering exceptional price-performance ratios.
Oracle Linux, integral to Oracle Cloud, now features enhanced performance, reliability, and security with Ksplice zero-downtime patching, making it the optimal operating system for these advanced cloud workloads. Oracle Linux Premier Support is included with OCI subscriptions at no additional charge, further adding to its value.
To get started, customers can select Oracle Linux 8 or 9 when launching the new Ampere A2 instances in OCI.
For additional information, read the blog.
Zero Networks & Oracle Linux
In the dynamic landscape of virtualization and network security, businesses need adaptable and cost-effective solutions. With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many enterprises are seeking alternatives to VMware's Hypervisor and NSX. Zero Networks, an Oracle Linux partner, offers an automated microsegmentation solution, tested with Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. This combination provides a reliable and flexible alternative to VMware products.
To learn more read the blog post, visit Zero Networks or read the Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager datasheet. |
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| Developers Corner |
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Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager: Importing Virtual Machines from VMware vCenter
When transitioning to a new virtualization solution such as Oracle Linux KVM with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, importing virtual machines from your existing infrastructure is essential. This process helps ensure that your current work is preserved, allowing you to maintain productivity right from the start of your new deployment. If you're planning to adopt Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, our latest blog provides a comprehensive guide to help you through the process.
PKRAM - A Method for Preserving Memory in a Running Kernel
The rising community interest in the ability to preserve data across kernel reboot has led to several implementation proposals of which PKRAM is one.
This article focuses on how PKRAM can preserve memory in a running kernel in order to make it available after kexec into a new kernel.
RepoWatch: Streamlining Oracle Linux RPM Search
RepoWatch is a tool that streamlines the process of searching for and accessing RPM package details for Oracle Linux. By accessing the metadata of repositories hosted on the yum server, RepoWatch allows users to efficiently locate RPM packages and view their information and changelogs without the need for installation.
To find out more, read the blog. |
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| Training |
| Oracle Linux Training Station has new navigation, take a quick tour! |
The Oracle Linux Training Station is home to a wealth of free training for Linux and Virtualization technologies. Take a quick tour to learn how to easily navigate to the content you need.
Oracle Linux
The Oracle Linux Training Station contains a new tutorial:
This tutorial describes how to perform a backup and restore using Btrfs snapshot and Snapper to recover from a system failure. Steps are provided to install and configure Snapper, to create and list snapshots, and to enable automatic Snapper snapshots. Additional steps in the tutorial guide you through rolling back a DNF package and undoing file changes. |
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| Events and Webinars |
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Register for Oracle CloudWorld, 2024 in Las Vegas
Make the most of your time at CloudWorld with all of the networking opportunities. Attendees can kick off the conference at the welcome reception, and then join conversations in lounges, during coffee breaks, and at The Party. You'll discover events and activities that bring the Oracle community together.
Explore the many published sessions. More are being added daily. |
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