Many organizations use Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization to manage and deploy virtualized workloads alongside containerized ones on the same unified OpenShift platform. For those prioritizing virtualization, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine, a new edition of OpenShift, provides a dedicated option focused entirely on virtualization workloads. It simplifies the process of deploying, managing, and scaling virtual machines by removing non-virtualization capabilities that they may not currently need. This targeted approach ensures teams can maximize the value of OpenShift Virtualization while

As cloud computing and automation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure continues to evolve, the latest version of the Red Hat Ansible Certified Collection for amazon.aws 9.0.0 brings a range of updates. These updates are designed to streamline user workflows and speed up the shift from development to production environments.In this blog post, you’ll learn about the key features introduced in the Red Hat Ansible Certified Content Collection for amazon.aws 9.0.0. New feature highlightsThis release brings several new features. Let’s take a look!amazon.aws.cloudwatchlogs_log_group_me

Image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and RHEL for edge provide very similar benefits and operational workflows, and also address similar use cases. Image mode is becoming the preferred deployment method in RHEL 10, so in this article we'll go over what this means for users of RHEL for edge.If you’re following news about the upcoming RHEL 10 release (currently in beta) or about Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), you’ve heard about image mode for RHEL. And, if you’re a user of RHEL for edge, which is also a part of Red Hat Device Edge, you'll have noticed that both start from

With the release of Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, there is a major change in the design and architecture that impacts how OpenStack is deployed and managed. The OpenStack control plane has moved from traditional standalone containers on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to an advanced pod-based Kubernetes managed architecture.Introducing Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShiftIn this new form factor, the OpenStack control services such as keystone, nova, glance and neutron that were once deployed as standalone containers on top of bare metal or virtual machines (VMs) are now deployed

It feels like 2024 was the Year of artificial intelligence (AI), quickly going from being an interesting experiment to seemingly the only thing anyone was talking about. And it can be hard to keep up with all the news and advancements being made, but hopefully this will help. In these 11 short videos, Red Hatters cover a variety of topics from open source AI, to the new InstructLab project, through identifying which large language model (LLM) is right for your organization, and more.Try Red Hat Enterprise Linux AIGrab a cup of coffee and catch up on some of what Red Hat has been up to in the w

In my experience as a sysadmin, I have often found network connectivity issues challenging to troubleshoot. For those situations, tcpdump is a great ally.Take the course: Getting started with Linux fundamentalsTcpdump is a command-line utility that allows you to capture and analyze network traffic going through your system. It is often used to help troubleshoot network issues, as well as a security tool.A powerful and versatile tool that includes many options and filters, tcpdump can be used in a variety of cases. Because it's a command-line tool, it is ideal to run in remote servers or device

Red Hat Reaches Key Milestone in Push to Functional Safety Certification for Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating SystemFunctional safety certification of mixed criticality moves Red Hat closer to ISO 26262 compliance and further reinforces Linux as the path forward for software-defined vehicle innovation. Learn more AI use cases: Preparing for your first AI pilot projectWhen you think you're ready to embark on your first AI app development project, you'll first have to identify, select and prioritize some AI use cases. Let's take a closer look at how to do this effectively. Learn more Cloud Native

As the virtualization space evolves, many customers need to update their traditional virtualization strategies. Organizations are choosing to adopt a virtualization strategy to avoid the rising costs of managing legacy systems and the inability to scale to meet business demands1. A feature of Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization allows users to run and manage virtual machine workloads alongside containers. It supports both hybrid and multicloud environments and provides one unified platform for virtual machines and containers.Migrating to OpenShift Virtualization offers the flex

The drive toward AI-enabled transformation is causing organizations to focus on upskilling, reskilling and reconnecting their IT teams. Recent data from IDC1 shows that 58% of CEOs are concerned about whether their organization’s skill sets can meet the demands of AI initiatives. This IDC report reinforces the need to invest in building an organization with the skills that will support productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.Organizations across all industries and regions are facing a growing shortage of IT skills, whether in security, cloud, IT service management or AI. Fast-changing t

From new user to power user, here are 20 Linux commands that will make your life easier.Typing commands into a darkened terminal window might seem puzzling, but for many computer users, it's the most efficient, most accessible and clearest way to accomplish nearly any task on a computer. These days, thanks to all the projects that bring open source commands to non-open platforms like macOS and Windows, and with containers running everywhere, terminal commands are relevant to everybody. Try Red Hat Enterprise Linux before you buy, with a free 60-day evaluation.Here are the top 20 commands a mod

AI use cases: Not sure how AI can help your organization? Start here.AI is arguably the most significant technological advancement since the internet, but there can be a disconnect between how people and organizations think about AI and ML and their approach. Here are some ideas about what you should do before you launch your first AI app development project. Learn more Channel Futures - Top IT Software Vendor Channel Leaders for 2024Channel Futures highlights the 19 IT and software vendor channel leaders for 2024 who share leadership traits that will help propel the success of their channe

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization 4.17 is now generally available.OpenShift Virtualization lets you migrate your existing virtual machine (VM)-based workloads to Red Hat OpenShift, helping to streamline operations on a modern platform. You can take advantage of the speed and simplicity of a comprehensive application platform, while preserving your existing virtualization investments. Here's some of what's new in our OpenShift Virtualization 4.17 release.Performance and scaleImproved workload density with safe memory overcommit. Safe memory overcommitment allows virtual machine memory to swap to

Devices on the network’s edge help organizations process data and transactions quickly on site, and can cut down on redundant network traffic and the latency that comes with it. There are challenges with managing so many devices and all the data they process, though, so edge computing is still changing and improving. Here are the top 10 articles about edge computing published on the Red Hat Blog in 2024.1. 5 concepts edge architects should know to get startedEdge computing is popular today because it solves the need for distributed computing, latency reduction, and processing data closer to

Good infrastructure provides reliability and flexibility to an IT system, and Linux is a stable and secure foundation for servers, clouds and applications. Modern IT requires consistency combined with versatility, continuous support combined with continuous innovation. Whatever system you’re building, it can only be as robust as its infrastructure. Here are the top 10 articles that the Red Hat Blog published to help you keep up with what’s been going on with Linux and IT infrastructure in 2024.1. Add first boot scripts to golden images with Red Hat Insights image builderCreating a “golde

Forbes - Red Hat Details Vision For AI, Casts Foundations In GraniteIn the open source universe driven by Red Hat, the firm has now engineered the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, Red Hat’s foundation model platform for developing, testing and running generative artificial intelligence models for enterprise applications. Learn more The Next Platform - GenAI Races Ahead, But Enterprises Are Still At The Starting LineBut while AI research and development has pushed forward at breakneck speed, most enterprises are still not much beyond the starting line, according to Joe Fernandes, vic

Red Hat has been providing solutions for the cloud for a long time, and continued to forge that path throughout 2024. With Red Hat technology, you’re not limited to what public cloud providers offer. You have options. You can build and manage as much or as little of your platform as you need. That flexibility has been reflected in this year’s blog posts, with authors highlighting some drop-in components that provide new functionality, as well as some of the tools you can use to create your own custom solutions.1. Image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux: A quick start guideThe cloud is all

2024 was an exciting year in technology, so Red Hat blog authors have delivered exciting news stories, musings and tutorials on all the latest trends and topics. Using a dump of traffic logs and the awk command, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 articles we’ve published this year on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI).1. What is RHEL AI? A guide to the open source way for doing AIAI might be an impressive feat of engineering, but what can it actually do for your organization? It seems AI-powered chatbots are a dime a dozen, but it’s rare to find one that can actually provide factu

Red Hat is a contributor to and sponsor of many open source projects, so many Red Hatters are also part of the wider open source community. We all get something different from the communities we’re involved with, and the Red Hat Blog regularly explores the many ways we’re all influenced by our communities. Here’s the top 10 articles about open source communities from 2024.1. Open source culture: 9 core principles and valuesOpen source software is developed in a decentralized and collaborative way, relying on peer review and community production. Red Hat is the largest open source company

Innovation in government doesn’t happen in isolation—it thrives through collaboration, open dialogue, and a shared vision for a future where technology works to improve lives and empower communities. This was the focus of the Red Hat Government Symposium 2024, where government and industry leaders gathered to explore how technology and partnerships are shaping the future.With an overarching theme of “Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Advantage,” the one-day event on November 19 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. packed in eight insightful k

Writing software is complex, and as the industry continues to grow in size and scope, there’s plenty of opportunity to streamline the processes of both development and delivery. Using a dump of traffic logs and the awk command, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 articles we’ve published this year on the topic of application development.1. DevOps and Platform Engineering: What’s the difference?In this article, Gordon Haff explains everything you need to understand DevOps and platform engineering, two popular approaches to software development and IT operations.DevOps, originating from t