With the general availability of Oracle Linux 10, your organisation can upgrade enterprise infrastructure to a platform that prioritises stability, security and future-proof innovation. This latest release from Oracle signals a significant evolution designed specifically to meet the complex demands of modern IT environments, from hybrid clouds to data centres requiring resilience and compliance at scale.
Enterprise stability and compatibility at the core
Built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (RHEL 10) source, Oracle Linux 10 ensures seamless compatibility with upstream innovations while maintaining rock-solid reliability. The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.1 optimises performance, offering a bespoke kernel that integrates essential features such as improved CPU scheduling and IO handling without sacrificing stability.
One standout feature is zero-downtime kernel patching, made possible by Oracle’s Ksplice technology. For businesses where system availability and uptime are paramount, this feature allows critical patches to be applied without rebooting servers, minimising downtime and disruption.
Your organisation can easily upgrade from Oracle Linux 8 or 9 using the Leapp upgrade utility, thereby reducing barriers to migration and accelerating the time to value. These flexible upgrade options are vital when IT teams must innovate without compromising existing workflows or application compatibility.
Proactive security for the threats of today and tomorrow
Security remains a strategic priority and Oracle Linux 10 rises to the challenge by integrating forward-thinking defences. Most notable is early access to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, preparing your business for the quantum computing era and its potential threat to current encryption standards. Although still a technology preview, this positions Oracle Linux users ahead of the curve, giving you a head start on adopting quantum-resistant security measures.
In addition, the release delivers hardened SSH configurations by default, reducing attack surfaces and limiting privilege escalation vulnerabilities – essential for zero-trust operations. Oracle Linux 10 can thus deliver not only robust out-of-the-box security but also a platform that aligns with evolving compliance and governance demands.
Open access and seamless innovation
Oracle Linux 10 is freely available via the Oracle Yum Server and Software Delivery Cloud right now, ready for testing without the usual licensing headaches. Combined with Oracle’s support offerings, the platform is accessible for both production and development environments.
Why Oracle Linux 10 matters for UK enterprises
Your business faces a unique set of challenges, from ensuring data residency and compliance with UK and EU regulations to managing increasingly distributed IT landscapes. This makes Oracle Linux 10’s approach to stability, security and future-proofing particularly relevant. The blend of robust enterprise features and open availability offers an attractive proposition for modernising infrastructure without incurring excessive risk or cost.
As your organisation accelerates cloud migrations and hybrid deployments, choosing a platform that delivers operational continuity, security innovation and smooth upgrade paths becomes a competitive differentiator. Oracle Linux 10 provides a clear answer to these imperatives.
Give the WTL team a call today to learn more about Oracle Linux 10 and how it helps your business overcome current and future IT challenges.