Oracle Linux 9 LVM-partitioned image

This is a minimal ready to use ProComputers packaged Oracle Linux 9 image with the default instance volume managed with LVM (Logical Volume Manager). Mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested, it contains just enough packages to run within Azure, bring up an SSH Server and allow users to login.

Oracle Linux 9 - Secure, High-Performance Linux for Enterprise Web and App Workloads, Databases and APIs

Oracle Linux 9 is an enterprise-grade Linux operating system fully binary-compatible with RHEL, designed to power modern web, database, and application infrastructure. Featuring the high-performance Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), it delivers enhanced speed, stability, and security. Ideal for running web servers, CMS platforms, RESTful APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise databases, Oracle Linux 9 excels across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments.

Key Features of Oracle Linux 9

Minimal base image with full compatibility with RHEL 9.
Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) for optimized performance.
Cloud-init enabled for Azure automation and provisioning.
Optimized for fast boot times on Azure Managed Disks.
Secure by default: SELinux enforced, SSH hardened, minimal packages installed.
Accelerated Networking support for high-throughput, low-latency connections.

Benefits of Using Oracle Linux 9

Ideal for modern enterprise Linux workloads on Azure Virtual Machines.
Long-term security updates and stability for production environments.
Lightweight and efficient for development, testing, and production deployments.
Familiar to sysadmins, with extensive documentation and ecosystem support.
Backed by Oracle's ecosystem and long-term lifecycle support.

Use Cases for Oracle Linux 9

Deploy scalable web servers with Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python.
Run CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
Host e-commerce solutions including Magento or PrestaShop.
Launch production-ready databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Oracle DB.
Power LAMP/LEMP stacks for custom application deployments.
Host static websites and dynamic apps with backend logic.
Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
Deploy RESTful APIs and backend frameworks like Node.js or Django.

Conclusion

This Oracle Linux 9 Azure image provides a powerful, production-grade platform for deploying enterprise workloads in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Whether you are running modern web applications, high-performance databases, or automated DevOps pipelines, Oracle Linux 9 delivers optimized performance, long-term stability, and the security of a RHEL-compatible system.

Other minimal ready-to-use images:

If this Oracle Linux 9 image does not suit your needs, please choose another one from our popular image list below:

Oracle Linux 8 image on Azure
Oracle Linux 9 image on Azure
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 image on Azure
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 image on Azure
AlmaLinux 8 image on Azure
AlmaLinux 9 image on Azure
Rocky Linux 8 image on Azure
Rocky Linux 9 image on Azure
CentOS Stream 9 image on Azure

Why choose ProComputers?

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