Red Hat has released new versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): 10.1 and 9.7. The updates add AI-supported management tools, enhance security against future quantum threats, and increase the efficiency of IT operations in hybrid cloud environments.
Red Hat launches Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.1 and 9.7 to the general public. The new versions build on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and add AI-driven functionality to the management of Linux systems.
The AI command line assistant helps system administrators analyze log files and troubleshoot issues, both online and offline. The offline version (available as a preview) works locally, which is useful for organizations operating in highly secure environments without access to cloud services.
Drivers for AMD and Nvidia
Additionally, users can more easily install validated drivers for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia accelerators. These drivers are offered through the official RHEL repositories and have been tested for compatibility, reducing the likelihood of failures in production environments. This should accelerate the implementation of AI applications and reduce the maintenance burden on IT teams.
RHEL 10.1 introduces soft reboots, allowing system administrators to perform updates without a full kernel restart. This shortens maintenance windows and limits the impact on business-critical applications. The system also now supports reproducible container builds, ensuring that container images with the same source code are identical. This promotes consistency and security in cloud-native environments.
Post-quantum
In terms of security, Red Hat expands its protection against future quantum threats. The new cryptographic algorithms for post-quantum security are now available in both RHEL 9.7 and 10.1 and strengthen the TLS encryption of data in transit. Red Hat also integrated similar capabilities yesterday in OpenShift 4.20.
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Satellite 6.18
Simultaneously with the new RHEL versions, Red Hat also releases Satellite 6.18. This management tool offers improved on-premises analytics features, such as an advisory service that detects configuration issues and makes recommendations, and a vulnerability service in preview. Administrators gain more control over which data is sent to Red Hat and can refine reporting through extensive reporting options.
The new versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Satellite are available through the Red Hat Customer Portal. The AI drivers will be added to the RHEL Extensions and Supplementary Repositories in the coming weeks.