1 About Oracle Linux 8

The current Oracle Linux 8 release contains new features and enhancements that improve performance in different areas including automation and management, security, and compliance, container management, and developer tools. These enhancements are especially designed to make the OS adaptable to different types of deployment such as on-premises installations, hybrid deployments that combine on-premises and cloud installations, and full cloud deployment.

Important:

Upgrading from an Oracle Linux Developer Preview release to its later official version isn't supported. If you're running the Developer Preview version, you must reinstall the official Oracle Linux release upon its general availability.