Oracle has officially released Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) 8, introducing support for the Linux 6.12 kernel, marking a major milestone for enterprise-grade Linux environments. Designed for Oracle Linux 9, this new kernel version offers improved hardware support, enhanced performance features, and expanded compatibility for modern enterprise workloads.
Key Advancements in UEK 8
UEK 8 aligns with the upstream Linux 6.12 kernel, ensuring enterprises benefit from the latest developments in the open-source community while maintaining Oracle’s rigorous enterprise standards. Major features include:
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Improved hardware compatibility, particularly for next-generation AMD and Intel processors.
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Enhanced virtualisation capabilities and memory management, boosting performance for high-load applications.
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Continued support for Btrfs, Oracle’s preferred file system for advanced storage management.
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Upgrades to networking subsystems and security modules to enhance both performance and compliance in modern IT environments.
Oracle’s Vision for Enterprise Linux
Oracle’s move to align UEK 8 with Linux 6.12 underscores its commitment to offering a robust, high-performance Linux distribution tailored to mission-critical enterprise workloads. The new kernel integrates upstream innovations while optimising them for cloud-native, virtualised, and on-premises deployments.
The kernel is tuned for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Database environments but remains freely available for any Oracle Linux 9 deployment, allowing enterprises to benefit from continuous innovation without licensing fees.
About Oracle Linux and UEK
Oracle Linux is an open-source operating system designed for stability, security, and enterprise-grade performance. The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) is Oracle’s default kernel offering for Oracle Linux, known for blending cutting-edge Linux innovation with performance tuning for enterprise applications. UEK is trusted by customers worldwide for running Oracle software, large-scale databases, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
About Oracle
Oracle Corporation is a global technology leader offering integrated cloud applications and platform services. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and security, Oracle delivers technology solutions that help businesses transform and thrive in a digital-first world.
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