Operating System Requirements for Linux for Arm (aarch64)
The Linux distribution and packages listed in this section are supported for this release on Linux for Arm (aarch64).
Identify the requirements for your Linux distribution, and ensure that you have a supported kernel and required packages installed before starting installation.
The platform-specific hardware and software requirements included in this guide were current when this guide was published. However, because new platforms and operating system software versions may be certified after this guide is published, review the certification matrix on the My Oracle Support website for the most up-to-date list of certified hardware platforms and operating system versions:
Supported Oracle Linux 9 Distributions on Linux for Arm (aarch64)
Use this information to check supported Oracle Linux 9 distributions for Oracle Instant Client on Linux for Arm (aarch64).
Table: Linux for Arm (aarch64) Oracle Linux 9 Minimum Operating System Requirements for Oracle Instant Client
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 9 | Starting with Oracle AI Database 26ai Release Update 23.9, the Linux for Arm (aarch64) operating system is supported on Oracle Instant Client with the following minimum supported version: Oracle Linux 9.4 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 7: 5.15.0-307.178.5.el9uek.aarch64 Note: Oracle recommends that you update Oracle Linux 9 to the latest available release level. |
| Packages for Oracle Linux 9 | Install the latest released versions of the following packages: Subscribe to the Oracle Linux 9 channel on the Unbreakable Linux Network, or configure a yum repository from the Oracle Linux yum server website, and then install the Oracle AI Database Preinstallation RPM, bc |
Supported Oracle Linux 8 Distributions on Linux for Arm (aarch64)
Use this information to check supported Oracle Linux 8 distributions for Oracle Instant Client on Linux for Arm (aarch64).
Table: Linux for Arm (aarch64) Oracle Linux 8 Minimum Operating System Requirements for Oracle Instant Client
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 | Starting with Oracle AI Database 26ai Release Update 23.7, the Linux for Arm (aarch64) operating system is supported on Oracle Instant Client with the following minimum supported version: Oracle Linux 8.6 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 7: 5.15.0-205.149.5.1.el8uek.aarch64 Note: Oracle recommends that you update Oracle Linux 8 to the latest available release level. |
| Packages for Oracle Linux 8 | Install the latest released versions of the following packages: Subscribe to the Oracle Linux 8 channel on the Unbreakable Linux Network, or configure a yum repository from the Oracle Linux yum server website, and then install the Oracle AI Database Preinstallation RPM, bc |