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Oracle Linux 8 Hardened
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for a pre-hardened, SI Core STIG Hardened image and seller support. Oracle Linux 8 is specifically designed to deliver a secure and stable environment for deploying applications in the cloud. With features such as the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, Oracle Linux 8 ensures optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical workloads. Its enhanced security features, including integrated SELinux policies and auditing capabilities, make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking compliance and data protection. Users can leverage Oracle Linux 8 to streamline application development and deployment while benefiting from commercial support, thus maximizing their cloud investment and operational efficiency.
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Muhammad Usman Muzaffar
In-house applications have run reliably and now support flexible on-premise deployment
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
We have developed our in-house based applications that are deployed on Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Application Server, and Oracle database. For that purpose, we are using Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages to deploy our applications.
What is most valuable?
The biggest advantage of Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages for us is that it is free and open source to download. We receive upgrade patches through the public Yum repository.As an operating system, we install our required technology stack after installing Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages, whether it is Oracle DB, Oracle WebLogic, or Oracle HTTP server.Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages is open and freely available, and its updates are also available through the public Yum repository. That is why I chose Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.
What needs improvement?
I think there are no negative sides with Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.I did not explore Oracle Linux 9, so I would say that is a shortcoming in Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages. However, I think that is acceptable.
For how long have I used the solution?
We started our journey with Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages since 2006 by using Oracle Linux 4.5. We gradually upgraded the Linux infrastructure as soon as the latest version became available.I have worked with operating systems for almost twenty years, starting our journey in 2006 with Oracle Linux 4.5.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages is a stable platform.It is almost one hundred percent stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I do not purchase any technical support from Oracle.I handle issues with Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages through community support.There is good community support and documentation available.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process of Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages is quite easy.
What was our ROI?
I see very good value for money and a return on investment.The ROI depends on the usage of Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages in my environment. If it is a critical environment, then the ROI depends on where we are using it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am confident about the price. When we purchase our license, we receive Ksplice and Ansible, which are inbuilt with Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages. However, overall it is an expensive solution.I would rate the price about a ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not explore any other option with respect to Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages. Other options are available, such as Red Hat and SUSE, and we are comfortable with Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.I have no comments about how Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages compares to Red Hat or Ubuntu.
What other advice do I have?
We are customers for Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.We are not using Ksplice, as it is a paid product, and we are using the free sources of Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.I have no comments about the integration capability of Oracle.We disabled SELinux in Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages.We are not using Podman compatibility.I would give Oracle Linux 8 | Support by SupportedImages an overall rating of about nine.