Gursewak Sokhi has announced that Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 is now available for 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms. The release includes the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7 Update 3, version 5.15.0-302.167.6 for x86_64 and aarch64 platforms, as well as the Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK), version 5.14.0-503.11.1 for the x86_64 platform. Oracle Linux is tailored for distributed and multicloud computing environments, offering complete application binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to guarantee uninterrupted application performance.

This release encompasses specific features, enhancements, and modifications that have been introduced in Oracle Linux 9. The updates encompass system Java upgraded to OpenJDK 17, .NET enhanced to version 9.0, GCC Toolset 14 as an Application Stream, OpenSSL revised to version 3.2.2, OpenSSH refreshed to version 8.7p1-43, SCAP Security Guide updated to version 0.1.74, cockpit web console improved to version 323, and containers updated to version 5.2.

Announcing the release of Oracle Linux 9 Update 5

Oracle is pleased to announce that Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 for the 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms is now generally available. This release is packaged with the following kernel options:

• Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7 Update 3, 5.15.0-302.167.6 for the x86_64 and aarch64 platforms
• Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK), 5.14.0-503.11.1 for the x86_64 platform

Oracle Linux is designed for distributed and multicloud computing environments and provides 100% application binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, helping to ensure applications run without disruption.

Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 maintains application binary compatibility with the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Update 5 and delivers on Oracle's commitment to keeping Linux open and free for everyone. As a founding member of the  Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA), Oracle continues to contribute, maintain, and support Enterprise Linux source code.

Oracle Linux sources, binaries, ISOs, and errata continue to be readily accessible and freely available from the  Oracle Linux yum server, without any restrictions. Additionally, the operating system, virtualization, management, automation, cloud native computing tools, Kubernetes, and more are all included with a single  Premier Support subscription.

Announcing the release of Oracle Linux 9 Update 5
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