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Differences in the release of derivative distributions due to the release of RHEL 9.5

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This article is a translation of the following my article:

 

Original: RHEL 9.5リリースによる派生ディストリビューションの違い

 

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by bokumin

 

Differences in the release of derivative distributions due to the release of RHEL 9.5

 

Introduction

 

RHEL 9.5 was announced on November 12, 2024 (local time). The major derivative distributions based on RHEL were released around the same time, so I’ve summarized the differences in this release.
In yesterday’s article, I wrote a review about AlmaLinuxOS 9.5, so I hope it will be helpful.

 

AlmaLinux OS 9.5レビュー

 

 

Release features

 

I referred to these release notes.
https://docs.oracle.com/en/operating-systems/oracle-linux/9/relnotes9.5/
https://docs.rockylinux.org/release_notes/9_5/
https://wiki.almalinux.org/release-notes/9.5.html
Since it is a follow-up release from RHEL9.5, there are many basic updates in common.

 

Common points

 

  • Updating to GCC 11.5
  • Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62
  • Adding Node.js 22
  • GCC Toolset 14、LLVM Toolset 18.1.8、Rust Toolset 1.79.0、Go Toolset 1.22
  • Grafana 10.2.6
  • Update to OpenSSL 3.2.2

 

Addition of file management function for Cockpit web console (cockpit-files package)
Update of Podman 5 series (no mention of AlmaLinux)

 

Differences

 

OracleLinux 9.5

 

unbreakable enterprise Kernel (Uek)提供

 

  • UEK Release 7 Update 3, 5.15.0-302.167.6
  • For x86_64 and aarch64 platforms

 

Detailed explanation of the upgrade path through the Leapp utility
References regarding integration with Oracle Database 19c
Hardware certification program offering

 

RockyLinux 9.5

 

Renovation of cloud image build system

 

  • Using OpenSUSE’s KIWI and Empanadas

 

Detailed testing process published
migrate2rocky utility provides migration tools from other Enterprise Linux 9

 

AlmaLinux OS 9.5

 

Extending SELinux policy

 

  • Added boolean to allow restricted command execution for QEMU Guest Agent

 

Extended cryptographic policy controls for Java NSS Cryptographic Toolkit updated to version 3.101

 

 

Oracle Linux focuses on features and guarantees for commercial environments
Rocky Linux uses a transparent, community-driven development model
AlmaLinux focuses on expanding broader hardware platforms and security features

 

I personally felt the difference between these releases. Basically, there is no big difference, but a small difference is that Oracle is released for business users who use Oracle products, and Rocky and Alma Linux are released for various users.

 

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