Red Hat enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, the most recent version of its corporate Linux platform, is now generally available, according to Red Hat, Inc., the top supplier of open source solutions.

With the aid of this version, enterprises should be able to deploy workloads and apps more reliably, save expenses, and effectively manage workloads in hybrid cloud deployments.

IDC reports that when enterprises are pressed for time and money, they still struggle to maintain their Linux operating system environments while still supporting the workloads they serve. The spread of the cloud and next-generation workloads like AI and ML are complicating things.

Red Hat Linux 9.5 security offers improved features to guarantee operating system stability while facilitating quick advancements in IT, such as edge computing and artificial intelligence. In order to improve security and automate administrative duties, Red Hat 9.5 updates add new system roles. For users with elevated capabilities, the establishment of a new role for sudo greatly simplifies the process of securely configuring command-line utilities across contexts.

Support for confidential computing reduces the risks to sensitive data and improves data protection for AI workloads. Additionally, the version adds support for Red Hat Satellite 6.16, which enhances security and efficiency in handling content synchronization and compliance.

Additionally, users can now do operations like file uploads and permission changes without requiring command-line access thanks to improved file management features in the online portal. RHEL 9.5 automation fully supports the open-source container engine Podman 5.0, allowing for efficient cross-platform application deployment. Modern programming languages and associated development tools further enhance the platform's possibilities.

Red Hat has announced that Java Dev Kit (JDK) 17—which adds new functionality for contemporary Java applications—will become the new default while maintaining support for clients using JDK 11. Businesses looking to improve their IT systems with more efficient operations and strong security features, RHEL 9.5 and Red Hat Satellite 6.16 are now available.