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Oracle Linux

Oracle's free RHEL-compatible distribution. It offers an optional Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel and paid support for Oracle workloads.

  • Active project
  • Latest 10.1Dec 2025
  • Supported 3 versions
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At a glance

Type
Linux distribution
Developer
Oracle
Based on
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
First release
25 Oct 2006
Release cadence
Follows RHEL: minor releases about every 6 months
OS family
Linux
Package format
RPM (DNF)
Init system
systemd
Kernels
Red Hat Compatible Kernel or Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK)
Architectures
x86_64, aarch64
Support
10 years per major version; free to use, paid support optional
License
Free software
Website
oracle.com

Newest release

Oracle Linux 10

Released 26 Jun 2025 · latest update 10.1

Support status

10 Supported

Until 30 Jun 2035 · in 8.5 years

9 Supported

Until 30 Jun 2032 · in 5.5 years

8 Supported

Until 31 Jul 2029 · in 2.5 years

7 Extended support (paid)

Paid support until 31 Jul 2029 · in 2.5 years

Release history

VersionReleasedLatestEnd of lifeExtendedStatus
1026 Jun 202510.130 Jun 203530 Jun 2038Supported
96 Jul 20229.830 Jun 203230 Jun 2035Supported
819 Jul 20198.1031 Jul 202931 Jul 2032Supported
723 Jul 20147.931 Dec 202431 Jul 2029Extended support (paid)
612 Feb 20116.1031 Mar 202131 Dec 2024End of life

Release data: endoflife.date and vendor announcements, checked 13 Nov 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Support timeline

The 5 most recent releases, from release day to the end of support.

  • Active support
  • Extended (paid)
  • Today
10
9
8
7
6

History

Oracle launched Oracle Enterprise Linux in 2006 as a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with cheaper support. It later shortened the name to Oracle Linux and added its own Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, optimised for Oracle Database and Exadata. Installation media and updates are free to download and use, and support is sold separately. After the CentOS changes, Oracle promoted it as a free CentOS replacement.

Milestones

  1. 2006Oracle launches Oracle Enterprise Linux, a rebuild of RHEL
  2. 2010The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) is introduced
  3. 2012Oracle makes binaries and updates free to download
  4. 2023Oracle co-founds OpenELA with CIQ and SUSE
  5. 2025Oracle Linux 10 is released

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of Oracle Linux?

The newest Oracle Linux release is Oracle Linux 10, released on 26 Jun 2025. Its latest update is 10.1 (6 Dec 2025).

Which Oracle Linux versions are still supported?

As of 13 Nov 2026, 3 versions are supported: Oracle Linux 10 (until 30 Jun 2035); Oracle Linux 9 (until 30 Jun 2032); Oracle Linux 8 (until 31 Jul 2029).

Is Oracle Linux 7 still supported?

No. Oracle Linux 7 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2024 and no longer gets free security updates. Paid extended support continues until 31 Jul 2029. Upgrade to Oracle Linux 10.

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