Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a commercial Linux distribution developed by Red Hat for enterprise environments. It provides a stable, secure, and supported operating system with long-term maintenance, certifications for hardware and software, and integration with Red Hat's ecosystem of tools like Ansible and OpenShift. RHEL is widely used in data centers, cloud deployments, and critical infrastructure due to its reliability and enterprise-grade features.
Developers should learn RHEL when working in enterprise IT, DevOps, or cloud computing roles where stability, security, and vendor support are priorities. It is essential for managing servers, deploying applications in production environments, and using Red Hat technologies like OpenShift for container orchestration. RHEL is also valuable for certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE) and compliance in regulated industries like finance or healthcare.