Oracle Linux 8.1 AMI

This is a repackaged software wherein additional charges apply for round-the-clock support with a guaranteed 24-hour response time.

Oracle Linux 8.1 (OL8.1) with 24/7 cloudimg support. RHEL-compatible enterprise OS optimized for AWS. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM, choice of RHCK or UEK kernel. Production-ready in minutes.

Why Choose This AMI?

• 24/7 support, guaranteed 24hr response, avg 1hr for critical issues
• 100% RHEL 8 binary compatibility - run RHEL apps unmodified
• AWS-optimized: ENA drivers, EBS, EC2 hibernation, Nitro
• Two kernels: RHCK (RHEL-compatible) or UEK (Unbreakable Enterprise)
• Standard or LVM-partitioned variants
• Pre-installed: CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM, AWS Inspector

What's Included

Base: OL8.1 with latest security updates, RHCK or UEK kernel, LVM option, SELinux, Firewalld

AWS Integration: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers, Nitro compatibility, EBS optimization

Tools: Dev packages, Python 3.6, Git, standard utilities

24/7 Support

• Guaranteed 24hr response, avg 1hr for critical
• 365-day availability, direct Linux experts
• Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
• Comprehensive guides, AWS expertise

100% RHEL 8 Binary Compatibility

Run RHEL 8.1 apps unmodified. Use RHEL RPMs. Seamless migration. No vendor lock-in.

CentOS 8 Replacement

With CentOS 8 EOL, OL8.1 provides stable enterprise replacement with binary compatibility, long-term support, kernel choice, no licensing fees.

Use Cases

Enterprise apps, database servers (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), web apps (Apache, NGINX), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), dev/test, cloud-native apps.

Getting Started

1. Launch in your region with desired instance type

2. SSH as ec2-user with key pair

3. Choose RHCK (default) or UEK kernel

4. Configure, deploy apps

5. Auto Scale for demand

6. Monitor via CloudWatch

Technical Specs

• OS: Oracle Linux 8.1
• Kernels: RHCK or UEK
• Package Manager: dnf
• Partitioning: Standard or LVM
• Arch: x86_64
• Init: systemd
• User: ec2-user
• Instances: All current-gen EC2
• Networking: ENA-enabled
• Regions: All commercial

Security

Latest patches, SELinux enforcing, Firewalld, SSH hardening, regular updates, AWS Inspector, secure boot on Nitro.

Support Resources

User Guide: Comprehensive docs covering config, AWS integration, security, performance, troubleshooting

Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk - 24hr guaranteed response, 24/7/365, Linux experts

Catalog: https://cloudimg.co.uk - 100+ AWS-optimized AMI product offerings with hundreds of variations. Search for other versions (8.0, 8.2, 8.3, etc.).

Additional Info

Regularly updated with latest OL8.1 patches. Open source, charges for build/maintenance/support. Compatible with RHEL 8.1, CentOS 8. Easy migration. Apply updates via dnf.

Version Info

OL8.1 is second release in OL8 series. Other versions: 8.0 (initial), 8.2-8.10 (subsequent releases). Choose 8.1 for RHEL 8.1 compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What support?

A: 24/7 email, 24hr guaranteed response, avg 1hr critical, guides, Linux experts

Q: RHEL compatible?

A: Yes, 100% binary-compatible with RHEL 8.1

Q: How access support?

A: support@cloudimg.co.uk, 24hr response

Q: Security updates?

A: Yes, latest at launch, ongoing via dnf

Q: Regions?

A: All AWS commercial regions

Q: Default user?

A: ec2-user with SSH key

Q: Migrate from CentOS 8?

A: Yes, binary compatibility enables easy migration

Q: RHCK vs UEK?

A: RHCK matches RHEL for compatibility. UEK provides enhanced performance.

This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution by cloudimg. Charges apply for build, maintenance, 24/7 support. Oracle and Oracle Linux are trademarks of Oracle Corporation.