Oracle Linux 7

This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.

Oracle Linux 7.9, Enterprise RHEL Alternative with 24/7 Support

Oracle Linux 7.9 provides 100% binary compatible alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS 7. Comprehensive 24/7 support from cloudimg with AWS optimization for RHEL compatible infrastructure.

Why Choose This AMI?

* 24/7 Support, Guaranteed 24 hour response, one hour average for critical issues

* AWS Optimized, Pre configured CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager

* RHEL 7 Compatible, 100% binary compatible, no application changes needed

* CentOS 7 Replacement, Drop in replacement for EOL CentOS 7

* Production Ready, Security hardened with latest patches

* Enterprise Grade, Long term stability through 2024

What's Included

Oracle Linux 7.9 with security updates, RHCK/UEK kernel, ext4 filesystem, SELinux enforcing, Firewalld, systemd. AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM, ENA drivers (100 Gbps), Nitro compatible, IMDSv2. Development tools: gcc, make, Python 2.7/3.6, Git, perf, strace.

RHEL and CentOS Compatibility

100% ABI compatible with RHEL 7 and CentOS 7. Run RHEL 7 applications unchanged. Use RHEL/CentOS packages seamlessly. Migrate with minimal disruption. Maintain ISV certifications. No vendor lock in.

CentOS 7 EOL Replacement

CentOS 7 EOL June 2024. Oracle Linux 7 provides stable replacement with support through 2024, automated migration tools, no licensing fees, guaranteed enterprise support.

Use Cases

Enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle E Business Suite, JBoss, WebLogic). Database servers (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server). Web apps (Apache, NGINX, Node.js). Container workloads (Docker, Kubernetes). CentOS migrations. Development and testing environments.

Getting Started

1. Launch in AWS region (t3.medium+ recommended)

2. SSH via ec2 user account

3. Configure with yum, deploy apps

4. Scale with Auto Scaling

5. Monitor via CloudWatch

6. Secure with SELinux, firewalld, security groups

Technical Specs

OS: Oracle Linux 7.9. Kernel: RHCK/UEK. Package Manager: yum. Filesystem: ext4. Architecture: x86_64. Init: systemd. User: ec2 user. Instances: All EC2. Networking: ENA (100 Gbps). Regions: All commercial. Python: 2.7, 3.6.

Security

Latest CVE patches. SELinux enforcing. Firewalld configured. SSH hardening (CIS). Kernel security (ASLR, DEP). Audit daemon. Compliance ready (CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA).

Support

Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk, 24 hour max response (one hour critical), 24/7/365, Linux specialists, AWS certified architects. User guides: configuration, AWS integration, security, performance, migration, troubleshooting. Catalog: https://cloudimg.co.uk.

Additional Info

Version: Latest OL7 with packages/patches through 2024. Licensing: Open source (GPL). Charges for cloudimg build, AWS integration, maintenance, hardening, support. Compatibility: RHEL 7, CentOS 7, Scientific Linux 7. Migration: Oracle centos2ol.sh script or launch new instance. Kernels: RHCK (default, RHEL compatible) or UEK (Oracle optimized).

FAQ

Q: What support?

A: 24/7 email, 24 hour max (one hour critical), guides, specialists

Q: RHEL 7/CentOS 7 compatible?

A: Yes, 100% ABI compatible

Q: Replace CentOS 7 EOL?

A: Yes, support through 2024

Q: Access support?

A: support@cloudimg.co.uk

Q: Security updates?

A: Yes, latest at launch, ongoing via yum

Q: AWS regions?

A: All commercial regions

Q: Default user?

A: ec2 user with sudo

Q: Docker support?

A: Yes, via yum install docker

Q: vs Oracle official AMI?

A: AWS optimizations, 24/7 support, user guides

Q: Migrate RHEL 7?

A: Yes, eliminate subscriptions, maintain compatibility

This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance and support. Oracle and Oracle Linux trademarks are the property of Oracle Corporation and do not imply endorsement.

This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance and support. Oracle Linux trademarks are the property of Oracle Corporation and do not imply endorsement.