How Oracle Distributes Software Packages

1 How Oracle Distributes Software Packages

Oracle uses two mechanisms to distribute software packages:

Oracle Linux yum server
Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN)

Depending on the infrastructure and the support agreement with Oracle, you can use either of these software distribution mechanisms with the Oracle Linux systems you're running.

You can also create software distribution mirrors to provision software to a broader infrastructure.

If you use Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you can use the centralized OS Management Hub interface to manage software updates and patches for instances in OCI, private data centers, or supported third-party cloud environments.

Note:

This guide covers software management using the Oracle Linux Yum Server only. Information about ULN has been moved to the Oracle Linux: Unbreakable Linux Network User's Guide and is relevant only to users who don't have access to OCI or OS Management Hub and who require access to restricted software that's not available on the Oracle Linux yum server.