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Oracle Linux 8.4

AWS Operating Systems

Overview

Oracle Linux 8.4 (OL8.4) with 24/7 cloudimg support. RHEL compatible, AWS optimized with CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM pre installed. Choice of RHCK or UEK kernel. Production ready.

Description

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

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: OL8.4 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 8.4 apps unmodified. Use RHEL RPMs. Seamless migration. No vendor lock in.

CentOS 8 Replacement

With CentOS 8 EOL, OL8.4 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 8.4

* 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, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, etc.).

Additional Info

Regularly updated with latest OL8.4 patches. Open source, charges for build/maintenance/support. Compatible with RHEL 8.4, CentOS 8. Easy migration. Apply updates via dnf.

Version Info

OL8.4 is fifth release in OL8 series. Other versions: 8.0 (initial), 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5 8.10 (subsequent releases). Choose 8.4 for RHEL 8.4 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 8.4

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.

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.

Key Features

  • 24/7 cloudimg support, guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
  • 100% RHEL 8 binary compatibility, run Red Hat Enterprise Linux applications without modification
  • AWS optimized infrastructure, pre configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager, and ENA drivers

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Deploy on AWS

Launch this preconfigured AMI on AWS with 24/7 support from cloudimg.

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24/7 Support Included

Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk

Phone: (+44) 0333 006 4730

Product Details

Category
Operating Systems
Support
24/7, 365 days/year
Platform
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Last Updated
2026-06-03