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    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 with High Availability

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    Overview

    The Red Hat Enterprise Linux with High Availability image is the foundation to a clustered system that provides reliability, scalability, and availability to critical production services. A cluster is two or more instances (called nodes or members) that work together to perform a task.

    Highlights

    • Cluster infrastructure - Provides fundamental functions for nodes to work together as a cluster: configuration file management, membership management, lock management, and fencing.
    • High availability Service Management - Provides failover of services from one cluster node to another in case a node becomes inoperative.
    • Cluster administration tools - Configuration and management tools for setting up, configuration, and managing the High Availability Add-On. The tools are for use with the Cluster Infrastructure components, the high availability and Service Management components, and storage.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Rhel 8

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

    Version release notes

    Local mode version of pcs cluster setup command available as a Technology Preview – https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1839637 

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    Koppula S.

    Security and Stability for Financial Systems

    Reviewed on May 03, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I appreciate Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its security features, including security patches and SELinux access controls, which are crucial in the financial sector to prevent data exposure. I also find its stability for long-term use very reassuring, especially for critical financial systems, and it helps ensure compliance with standard regulations. The predictable updates and scheduled maintenance contribute to its reliability, preventing downtime in essential services like online banking and payment processing. Additionally, Ansible Automation is a valuable tool for ensuring server configurations are correct, minimizing operational risks.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Troubleshooting sometimes becomes very complex because of its strong security software. Providing more on-point error messages or including more troubleshooting tools could help solve this.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its security features, ensuring vendor certification and providing consistent OS across environments. It solves security concerns with SELinux access controls, enabling automation, and reducing operational risk, while offering stability with predictable updates and avoiding downtime in critical systems.
    mayuresh p.

    Reliable and Stable, Perfect for Production

    Reviewed on May 03, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I appreciate how stable and predictable Red Hat Enterprise Linux is. Once everything is set up, it just runs without surprises, which is exactly what we want. I also like the long-term support and structured updates they provide. Consistency across different environments, whether production or testing, is almost identical. The system fits smoothly into a production-focused ecosystem, and package management with yum/dnf is straightforward. I love the documentation provided as well. The installation process is smooth and well-documented, making it quick to get a system up and running.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    There are a few things that could be improved with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It's conservative with the packages, so sometimes the default repositories don't have the latest versions of tools and libraries. Also, the subscription management and licensing can feel heavy occasionally. The main friction comes when installing any dependency because the system needs to be properly registered and attached to a subscription, which becomes a bit of overhead when provisioning new servers or spinning up short-lived environments.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux solves stability and reliability problems in production, providing consistency across environments and reducing operational headaches, allowing my team to focus on building and scaling our system.
    Nityanand C.

    Stable and Secure, but Limited for Experimentation

    Reviewed on May 02, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I like Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its stability and long-term support, which make it very reliable for production systems. This stability allows me to run critical applications without frequent disruptions. Additionally, the initial setup was fairly straightforward, especially with the guided installer.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux could be improved as it feels less flexible for rapid experimentation compared to more lightweight or rolling release systems. It could improve by offering easier access to newer tools in safe sandboxed environments.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux solves the need for a stable, secure, and enterprise-grade OS, helping avoid system security vulnerabilities and providing long-term support.
    Mallik c.

    Stable and Reliable, But Can Be Costly

    Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I really value the stability and reliability that Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers, which is part of its proven track record. It's reinforced by Red Hat Enterprise support, which strictly follows their SLAs and SLOs, ensuring they're always there for us in case of any issues, especially with critical production workloads. Also, Red Hat Enterprise Linux's support at hyperscalers, private cloud, and the edge is noteworthy, being hyperscale agnostic and hybrid cloud ready. It provides seamless performance across any hosting location, which I find incredibly beneficial.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Yeah. The cost involves an additional 20 to 25% just due to the fact that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is supported. The second issue is that the initial setup can get complex for large enterprises, with a pretty strict learning curve. Another one is subscription management, which requires complex licenses. We have to perform a lot of administrative tasks.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux is stable and reliable, supported by Red Hat, offering reliability and resiliency for running our business-critical applications like warehouse management and supply chain.
    Moin M.

    Stable, Secure, and Excellent Support

    Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I really like the stability, security, and technical support that Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers. It provides strong technical support and comprehensive technical documentation, which helps simplify troubleshooting. The stability and security are crucial for the success of any product, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux does these aspects well. Additionally, the initial setup process was nice and fairly easy. Overall, it seems to be a well-rounded and reliable solution for hosting my company's chatbot solutions.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Nothing much.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides strong technical support, detailed documentation, and ensures stability and security. Troubleshooting issues is simplified, making my work as a DevOps Engineer easier.
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