Saturday, June 28, 2025

New features in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10

Here's a compact summary of the key new features in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10:

🧠 Smarter Management

  • RHEL Lightspeed: AI-powered assistant that helps troubleshoot and manage the system using plain language commands.
  • Simplified Installer: Easier setup with better defaults, like admin rights for new users by default.

🔐 Stronger Security

  • Post-Quantum Cryptography: Prepares systems for future threats from quantum computing.
  • Improved SELinux & Encryption: Better access control and stronger data protection.
  • Encrypted DNS Setup: Secure DNS configuration during installation using Kickstart.

🚀 Performance & Tools

  • Kernel 6.12: Modern kernel with better hardware support and performance.
  • Updated Languages & Tools: Latest versions of compilers and dev tools for smoother development.
  • Optimized Software Management: Faster updates and package handling.

☁️ Cloud & Containers

  • Better Image Mode: More control over disk images and partitions.
  • Cloud Integration: Seamless support for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Container Improvements: Enhanced tools for building and managing containers.