4 ways to make the most of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the cloud

Your Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription comes with a number of useful benefits that can make all the difference for you and your team. With Red Hat Cloud Access, you can access those benefits on the certified public cloud of your choice. Use this checklist to get the most out of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in any cloud environment.

1. Turn on Red Hat Insights

Your Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription includes complimentary access to Red Hat Insights—a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that provides analytics on platforms and applications. Insights predicts risk, recommends actions, and helps manage costs, ensuring efficient management of hybrid cloud environments.

By activating Red Hat Insights, you can:

• Get system-level visibility into RHEL systems’ architecture and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and business requirements.
• Address threats and take actions in minutes rather than hours.
• Deploy system updates remotely to on-premises or cloud-hosted systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and exploits proactively.
• Gain visibility into operating costs and subscription usage across deployments.
• Utilize Insights image builder to create standard images for workloads, launching them to the cloud.
• Execute remediation directly, without requiring Red Hat Satellite.

2. Unify Cloud Management with Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Console

As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux user, you have access to Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Console, a 1-stop shop for hybrid cloud services that allows you to streamline many of the tasks and analyses required to build and deliver a stable and security-focused environment.

With Hybrid Cloud Console, you can:

• Monitor all RHEL systems from a single interface.
• Reduce risk, minimize downtime, improve compliance, and optimize costs with Red Hat Insights.
• Create Red Hat Enterprise Linux for edge images and configure automated management.
• Manage subscriptions more efficiently with the Red Hat subscriptions service.

3. Optimize Performance with Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Roles

Red Hat Enterprise Linux system roles are a collection of Ansible® roles that can help you automate the management and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, provide consistent and repeatable configuration, reduce technical burdens, and streamline administration.

With RHEL system roles, you can:

• Remotely manage configurations across RHEL major versions.
• Automate firewall management for enhanced security.
• Streamline secure shell (SSH) configuration for both client and server.
• Manage Podman configurations, containers, and systemd services effectively.
• Establish host-to-host VPN tunnels, improving secure connectivity.

4. Utilize Long-Term, 24x7 Lifecycle Support

RHEL’s extensive support network and certified partner ecosystem provide invaluable resources for long-term success in the cloud.

With a RHEL subscription, you receive:

• 24x7 technical support from Red Hat’s expert team.
• A 10-year life cycle covering full support and maintenance phases, with an extended life phase beyond.
• Access to tools, resources, and consulting services for upgrades and new feature adoption.
• Support from a certified partner ecosystem, ensuring tested and reliable solutions.

Learn More

Explore the comprehensive benefits that accompany a Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription to ensure that your cloud deployments are optimized for performance, security, and longevity. Visit redhat.com to discover more.

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