Oracle Linux 8.5 AMI

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

Oracle Linux 8.5 (OL8.5) 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: OL8.5 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 8.5 apps unmodified. Use RHEL RPMs. Seamless migration. No vendor lock-in.

CentOS 8 Replacement

With CentOS 8 EOL, OL8.5 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 8.5
• 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, 8.4, 8.6, etc.).

Additional Info

Regularly updated with latest OL8.5 patches. Open source, charges for build/maintenance/support. Compatible with RHEL 8.5, CentOS 8. Easy migration. Apply updates via dnf.

Version Info

OL8.5 is sixth release in OL8 series. Other versions: 8.0 (initial), 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6-8.10 (subsequent releases). Choose 8.5 for RHEL 8.5 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 8.5

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.