Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager is an easy-to-deploy server virtualization management platform for configuring, monitoring, and managing Oracle Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) environments. Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager provide a modern, open-source, high-performance, license-cost-free alternative to proprietary server virtualization solutions. An Oracle Linux Premier Support subscription includes both Oracle support resources and lifetime software support for KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, all in a single cost-effective support offering. For customers with an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure subscription, Oracle Linux Premier Support is included at no additional cost.☑️ Oracle Linux KVMOracle Linux KVM delivers top performance and security for multi-cloud deployments. Users can take previously deployed Oracle Linux systems and turn their operating environments into KVM hosts, or set up a KVM configuration from a base Oracle Linux installation. Oracle Linux KVM supports Intel VT-x and VT-d hardware extensions, along with Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) for AMD-V-enabled processors. In addition, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure uses Oracle Linux KVM natively, making it easy to move workloads to Oracle Cloud.Oracle Linux KVM can be used as a hard partitioning technology for Oracle software licensing. This technology allows virtual machines to be pinned to specific physical cores on a server. Once pinned, Oracle Database or applications only need to be licensed for the number of pinned physical cores. This can lower licensing costs. ☑️ Oracle Linux Virtualization ManagerData center administrators can use Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, built on the open-source oVirt project, to manage and support multiple hosts running Oracle Linux KVM. At the heart of this management solution is ovirt-engine, which is used to discover KVM hosts and configure storage and networking for the virtualized data center.Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager provides a modern web-based UI and REST API for managing Oracle Linux KVM infrastructure. Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager has a dashboard view that displays information about the deployment (number of VMs, number of hosts, clusters, storage), including the current status and key performance metrics of each entity. The REST API allows users to integrate with other management systems to provide backup and restore, monitoring, and configuration management services. The REST API can also be used to automate repetitive tasks with Oracle Linux Automation Manager through Ansible playbooks, build infrastructure as code through Terraform, or automate with manual scripts.Software Features· A modern, high-performance kernel built with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) for Oracle Linux. · The low-overhead architecture of the KVM hypervisor maintains performance even as workloads scale. It supports servers with up to 2,048 logical CPUs and 64 TB of memory to accommodate the most demanding enterprise and cloud applications.· Broad guest operating system support includes Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu, Oracle Solaris, and Microsoft Windows.Reliability and High AvailabilityThe self-hosted engine provides high-availability management of the virtualized infrastructure.· Reliably and automatically restarts failed VMs on other servers in the cluster after an unexpected outage.· Safely performs live VM migration to reduce service interruptions associated with planned maintenance, or quickly scales resources by migrating running VMs to other servers without interruption.· Performs live storage migration of virtual disks for running virtual machines.· Patches the kernel, QEMU, and user space libraries without downtime or service interruption through Ksplice integration.· Creates a consistent point-in-time view of running VMs by using snapshots for backup and restore.· With active-active and active-passive disaster recovery solutions, primary and backup sites can be connected through a stretched cluster (Active-Active) or failover configuration (Active-Passive) so that applications keep running even in the event of a disaster.Management Options and Ease-of-Use Features Multiple management interfaces, automation options, and logical workflows make it easy to deploy applications to end users.· A rich, dynamic HTML-based web user interface provides ease of use, centralized management, comprehensive event tracking, and the health status of virtualized systems. In addition to the main administration portal, a lightweight VM portal is available for cloud consumers to manage their VMs.· Supports a REST API for higher levels of automation, interoperability, and integration. · Oracle Linux KVM templates reduce installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance costs, helping organizations shorten time to market and lower operating costs.· Downloading and importing preconfigured virtual machines with preinstalled Oracle applications or other software gets them running within hours.· Scheduling policies automatically distribute VMs for load balancing or power saving.· Role-based access allows multiple users with different access rights to perform tasks relevant to their roles, with full audit control.· Integrates with external LDAP or Active Directory authentication systems to provide a secure VDI solution to end users.· Provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities through integration with Grafana.Easy MigrationMove existing virtual machines to Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager individually or in bulk using automated solutions.· The open-source virt-v2v utility is integrated with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager to easily move VMs from other hypervisors while converting the underlying storage.· Import and export VMs in Open Virtualization Format (OVF) and Open Virtualization Archive (OVA) formats.· Integrates with partner solutions for migrating running VMs to Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager.Customers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS Linux KVM hosts can also migrate to Oracle Linux KVM and manage them with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager.Partner EcosystemThe Oracle Linux and Virtualization ISV Catalog provides information on third-party software that ISVs have certified to run on Oracle Virtualization. The Hardware Compatibility Program ensures that server hardware solutions have been validated with Oracle Linux KVM.Flexible Support Options and ValueOracle Linux KVM and Virtualization Manager are free to download, use, and distribute. Updates and errata are provided free of charge, with the exception of some updates and errata, such as those released with Ksplice and Extended Support, which may require Oracle Linux Premier or Extended Support.With an Oracle Linux Premier Support subscription, there is no need to worry about whether systems run as physical or virtual instances. It is all included in a single subscription price. Users can run Oracle Linux KVM on the host and run as many Oracle Linux guest instances as they want at no additional cost. And if workloads need to move between deployment models (for example, from on-premises Oracle Linux KVM to Oracle Linux KVM in the cloud), the transition is nearly seamless.In addition to documentation, Oracle provides free comprehensive resources such as learning paths, tutorials, hands-on labs, and videos to help customers become proficient in deploying, configuring, monitoring, and managing Oracle Linux KVM environments with enterprise-grade performance.Founding Member of the Linux CommunityOracle is a Platinum member of the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and one of the largest open-source contributors in the industry. Oracle is also a founding member of the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA), demonstrating its commitment to keeping Linux open and free.Supported Hardware· Oracle Linux KVM is supported on 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86-64) hardware architectures.· Visit the Oracle Linux HCL (Hardware Certification List).▶Oracle Linux : Learn MoreOracle uniquely provides Linux with everything needed to deploy, optimize, and manage applications on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. It is more secure, easier to manage, and tuned for demanding cloud-scale workloads. Automation, virtualization, management, high availability, cloud-native tools, Kubernetes, and more are all included and supported under a single Premier Support subscription.Through its dedicated team, CloudNetworks provides Oracle Linux implementation and technical support services.  For inquiries about Oracle Linux support services, please contact CloudNetworks, an official partner.

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) refers to the field of computing focused on developing secure algorithms and systems to counter the potential threats posed by quantum computers. Quantum computers, which process information using the principles of quantum mechanics, have the potential to break many of the encryption systems currently used to protect digital communications, data storage, and transactions.Most of today's encryption methods (such as RSA and ECC) rely on the fact that it is extremely difficult for classical computers to solve certain mathematical problems. For example, factoring large numbers or solving discrete logarithms is computationally expensive for classical computers. However, quantum computers, which can process information in superposition and perform operations in parallel, can solve these problems much more efficiently using algorithms like Shor's algorithm.PQC aims to create cryptographic systems that can resist the power of quantum computers. This includes developing new algorithms for encryption, key exchange, and digital signatures that do not rely on vulnerabilities that quantum computers could exploit.Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography is an active measure to ensure data security in the future when quantum computers may be able to break today's encryption systems. This field is evolving rapidly, and researchers are working to standardize quantum-resistant algorithms through initiatives such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Project. 

QueryPie is a data security solution that enables access control and auditing of all IT systems, including databases, servers, containers, and web applications, from a single location.Based on the Zero Trust security framework, it offers a single solution for various infrastructure-wide access control solutions, including database access control, system access control, web application control, Kubernetes access control, and AI data discovery.

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As the digital financial environment undergoes rapid changes, the security paradigm in the financial sector is also undergoing a paradigm shift. The Financial Security Agency is establishing a “Financial Sector Self-Regulatory Security Framework” centered on six key areas—governance, risk identification and management, internal control and protection, detection and response, supply chain, and resilience—to enable financial institutions to establish and operate their own security regulations.​Financial institutions must move away from regulation-centric security and strengthen their autonomous security capabilities. To effectively operate these capabilities, reliable security solutions are essential. CloudNetworks provides a variety of security solutions to help the financial sector efficiently operate its autonomous security framework in line with these changes.​In this blog, we introduce the 10 key issues for digital finance and cybersecurity in 2025 selected by the Financial Security Agency, along with CloudNetworks' security solutions that support the effective operation of self-regulatory security in the financial sector.

NetScaler's Priority Order Load Balancing enables high availability, smooth upgrades, canary deployments, geofencing, and more.In this blog post, we'll introduce NetScaler Priority Order Load Balancing and its benefits.