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Red Hat

Red Hat is a leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, best known for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Red Hat offers a range of products and services for servers, cloud computing, containerization, and automation.

🐧 What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)?​

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a commercial Linux distribution designed for enterprise environments. It is known for its stability, security, and long-term support. RHEL is widely used in businesses, data centers, and cloud platforms.

🌟 Key Features​

  • Enterprise Support: Professional support, security updates, and certified hardware/software.
  • Stability: Focus on reliability and long-term maintenance.
  • Security: Enhanced security features and regular patches.
  • Ecosystem: Integration with Red Hat’s suite of tools (OpenShift, Ansible, Satellite, etc.).
  • Certification: Many enterprise applications are certified for RHEL.

🧑‍💻 Related Projects​

  • CentOS: A community-driven rebuild of RHEL, now shifting to CentOS Stream.
  • Fedora: Upstream, cutting-edge distribution sponsored by Red Hat.

📚 Useful Links​

📝 Notes​

  • RHEL requires a subscription for official support and updates.
  • CentOS and Fedora are popular alternatives for development and testing.
  • Red Hat is a major contributor to many open source projects, including the Linux kernel.