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(extended support) Oracle-Linux-7.5-Gen2-GPU-2018.04.20-0

Release Notes:

Note

On January 1, 2025, Oracle Linux 7 moved from Premier to Extended Support. Oracle Cloud customers using Oracle Linux are entitled to both Premier Support and Extended Support (when offered). For more information about the Extended Support program, see Oracle Linux Extended Support.

For information about upgrading Oracle Linux 7 to Oracle Linux 8, see Upgrading Systems With Leapp.

This release includes the following changes:

  • Security configuration updated to remove access policies added to image released on December 18, 2017.
  • Includes dependencies for cloud-utils-growpart to enable partition extension.
  • Includes init script enabling yum mirror mappings to local regions to work across snapshots from different regions.
  • Includes following updates to firstboot optimization:
    • postfix service disabled.
    • ip=dhcp kernel parameter removed.
  • Includes fixes to improve iSCSI attachment stability.
  • Includes kernel update with retpoline mitigation for issue described in CVE-2017-5715.
  • ol7_preview channel disabled.

Security and Compliance

Oracle Linux platform images are based on the most recent release of Oracle Linux and are updated monthly. If you need to confirm the status of certifications, such as FIPS 140-3 or Common Criteria, see the Oracle Security Evaluations page for the latest information. FIPS mode is not enabled in Oracle Linux platform images. To modify this setting, see the FIPS section of the Oracle Linux Security Guide under Oracle Linux documentation or contact support for assistance.

For other operating systems, check with your vendor for more information.

Image OCIDs

Region OCID
eu-frankfurt-1 ocid1.image.oc1.eu-frankfurt-1.aaaaaaaase56mdg2od2w4r2kywk42o4bcnit3kqz6qrf5lk665dhsehy3zda
uk-london-1 ocid1.image.oc1.uk-london-1.aaaaaaaa6fkckrrxjzynt6sbgvp3b3prqhrhlonn3i766qzmirmfku7cb4za
us-ashburn-1 ocid1.image.oc1.iad.aaaaaaaarnhbotlfzgqleon2czbdambpwdzyojs7mbv3r3g5gvvjz56vrjmq
us-phoenix-1 ocid1.image.oc1.phx.aaaaaaaa6cbbdslvdekgkffrlo3htnhyyr5uqe5wdveu3yyd2f3kpc4ro3rq