Oracle Linux
Oracle Linux is a free, open-source Linux distribution developed and supported by Oracle Corporation, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code. It is designed for enterprise environments, offering high performance, reliability, and security features, with full compatibility with RHEL applications and tools. The platform includes the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) for optimized performance on Oracle hardware and cloud services.
Developers should learn Oracle Linux when working in enterprise environments that use Oracle databases, cloud infrastructure (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), or require RHEL compatibility with enhanced support and security. It is particularly useful for deploying and managing Oracle software stacks, running mission-critical applications, and leveraging Oracle's ecosystem for cloud-native development and containerization with tools like Podman and Kubernetes.