Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
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Version 8.10.0+ Free Support on Ubuntu 24.04
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) is a secure, stable, and enterprise-grade Linux operating system developed by Red Hat. It is designed to support modern workloads such as cloud computing, containers, virtualization, and DevOps while delivering high performance, reliability, and long-term stability for enterprise environments.
Features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8:
- Enterprise-class Linux platform with long-term support and stability.
- Introduces modular package management (AppStream) for flexible software version control.
- Advanced security features including SELinux, system-wide cryptographic policies, and OpenSCAP.
- Optimized for enterprise workloads such as databases, cloud, containers, and virtualization.
- Built-in support for container technologies like Podman, Buildah, and Kubernetes.
- Strong performance, scalability, and hardware compatibility.
- Certified ecosystem for enterprise applications and cloud providers.
- Integrated system management with Red Hat Insights and Ansible Automation.
- Requires Red Hat subscription for official updates and support.
Common Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Commands:
$ cat /etc/redhat-release $ cat /etc/os-release $ uname -r
To Manage Services (systemd):
$ systemctl status service_name
Access System Information:
- Kernel Version:
uname -r - OS Release Info:
/etc/redhat-release
Disclaimer: Red Hat Enterprise Linux is commercial open-source software distributed under various open-source licenses, including the GNU General Public License (GPL). Use of Red Hat Enterprise Linux requires a valid Red Hat subscription for access to official repositories, updates, and enterprise support. Red Hat provides the software and services subject to its subscription agreement and applicable terms and conditions.