Oracle Linux 9.7: Enterprise-Grade Linux Operating System

Oracle Linux is a next-generation enterprise operating system built to handle intensive workloads, whether they run in local data centers, hybrid setups, or multicloud deployments. The 9.7 release continues to emphasize high performance, broad compatibility, and an open, flexible architecture.

It provides robust security features, integrated tools for virtualization, and comprehensive management capabilities, making it well-suited for organizations running large, data-heavy, or compute-intensive systems.

Designed for open cloud ecosystems, it supports both established enterprise applications and modern SaaS and PaaS workloads operating across distributed and multicloud infrastructures.

Fully Compatible with RHEL

Based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source, Oracle Linux maintains complete application binary compatibility. Software certified for RHEL runs seamlessly on Oracle Linux with no modifications, ensuring operational consistency.

What’s New in Oracle Linux 9.7

1. Strengthened Security & Next-Generation Cryptography

• Introduces post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support through system-wide crypto-policies.
• Prioritizes hybrid ML-KEM and pure ML-DSA algorithms for future-proof security.
• NSS libraries updated with ML-DSA support.
• Adds FIPS mode support for hybrid ML-KEM key encapsulation.
• OpenSSL updated with broader support for modern and PQC algorithms, including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA.
• Adds QUIC transport protocol support for improved secure, low-latency communication.
• Strengthens overall TLS security.
• Updated SCAP Security Guide with refreshed security profiles.

2. Developer Tooling Enhancements

• Updated GCC toolset for modern application build and deployment workflows.
• Upgraded LLVM toolset improves performance, diagnostics, and C/C++/Rust support.
• Updated Rust toolset introduces Rust 2024 Edition, enabling new language features and improved usability.
• Includes Valkey, a high-performance, Redis-compatible in-memory key-value store.
• Cockpit enhancements:
• Redesigned PatternFly 6 UI
• Improved storage and VM management
• IPv6 support for WireGuard VPNs