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Red Hat is a prominent Linux distribution developed by Red Hat, Inc., a subsidiary of IBM. It is known for its enterprise-grade solutions and support, making it a popular choice for businesses and organizations that require a stable and secure operating system.

History[edit]

Red Hat was founded in 1993 by Marc Ewing and Bob Young. The first version of Red Hat Linux was released in 1994. Over the years, Red Hat has become a leader in the open-source community, contributing to numerous projects and initiatives.

In 2003, Red Hat shifted its focus from the consumer market to the enterprise market with the introduction of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). This move allowed Red Hat to provide a more stable and supported platform for businesses.

In 2019, Red Hat was acquired by IBM for $34 billion, marking one of the largest software acquisitions in history.

Features[edit]

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is known for its robust features, including:

Security: RHEL includes advanced security features such as SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux), which provides a mechanism for supporting access control security policies.
Stability: RHEL is designed for long-term stability, with a lifecycle of up to 10 years for each major release.
Support: Red Hat offers extensive support options, including 24/7 support and access to the Red Hat Customer Portal.
Performance: RHEL is optimized for performance, with support for the latest hardware and software technologies.

Use Cases[edit]

Red Hat is widely used in various industries, including:

Finance: Many financial institutions rely on RHEL for its security and reliability.
Healthcare: RHEL is used in healthcare for its compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Government: Government agencies use RHEL for its security features and support.
Telecommunications: RHEL is used in telecommunications for its performance and scalability.

Community and Contributions[edit]

Red Hat is a major contributor to the open-source community. It sponsors and contributes to many projects, including the Fedora Project, which serves as a testing ground for new features that may be included in future RHEL releases.

Also see[edit]

References[edit]

Red Hat, Inc. "About Red Hat." Accessed October 2023.
IBM. "IBM Completes Acquisition of Red Hat." Accessed October 2023.

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-[[File:Red_Hat_Logo_2019-en.svg|thumb|Red_Hat_Logo_2019-en]] [[file:Fedora_logo_(2021).svg|right|thumb|Fedora_logo_(2021)]] [[file:Red_Hat_Summit_2019.jpg|right|thumb|Red_Hat_Summit_2019]]   '''Red Hat, Inc.''' is an American multinational software company that provides open-source software products to the enterprise community. Founded in 1993, Red Hat is known for its [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] (RHEL) operating system. The company also offers a range of other software solutions, including middleware, applications, and management products.
+[[File:Red Hat headquarters at Raleigh, North Carolina, US -- 9 November 2013.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Red Hat Tower -- 15 February 2017 (cropped).jpeg|thumb]] [[File:Fedora logo (2021).svg|thumb]] [[File:Red Hat Summit 2019.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox software
+| name = Red Hat
+| logo = Red Hat logo.svg
+| developer = [[Red Hat, Inc.]]
+| released = 1994
+| latest release version = 8.5
+| latest release date = November 9, 2021
+| operating system = [[Linux]]
+| platform = x86-64, ARM64
+| genre = [[Linux distribution]]
+| license = Various open source licenses
+}}
+'''Red Hat''' is a prominent [[Linux distribution]] developed by [[Red Hat, Inc.]], a subsidiary of [[IBM]]. It is known for its enterprise-grade solutions and support, making it a popular choice for businesses and organizations that require a stable and secure operating system.
 == History ==
-Red Hat was founded by [[Bob Young]] and [[Marc Ewing]] in 1993. The company initially focused on providing a distribution of the [[Linux]] operating system. In 1999, Red Hat went public and became one of the first open-source companies to do so. Over the years, Red Hat has acquired several companies to expand its product offerings, including [[JBoss]], [[Ansible (software)|Ansible]], and [[CoreOS]].
+Red Hat was founded in 1993 by [[Marc Ewing]] and [[Bob Young]]. The first version of Red Hat Linux was released in 1994. Over the years, Red Hat has become a leader in the open-source community, contributing to numerous projects and initiatives.
-== Products ==
+In 2003, Red Hat shifted its focus from the consumer market to the enterprise market with the introduction of [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] (RHEL). This move allowed Red Hat to provide a more stable and supported platform for businesses.
-=== Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ===
-[[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] is the company's flagship product. It is a [[Linux distribution]] targeted at the commercial market. RHEL is known for its stability, security, and support services, making it a popular choice for enterprise environments.
-=== Middleware ===
+In 2019, Red Hat was acquired by [[IBM]] for $34 billion, marking one of the largest software acquisitions in history.
-Red Hat offers a range of middleware products under the [[JBoss]] brand. These include application servers, data services, and messaging tools. JBoss middleware is designed to help developers build, deploy, and manage applications more efficiently.
-=== Cloud Computing ===
+== Features ==
-Red Hat provides several cloud computing solutions, including [[OpenShift]], a [[Kubernetes]]-based container platform, and [[Red Hat OpenStack Platform]], an [[Infrastructure as a Service]] (IaaS) solution. These products enable organizations to build and manage cloud-native applications.
+Red Hat Enterprise Linux is known for its robust features, including:
-=== Automation ===
+* '''Security''': RHEL includes advanced security features such as [[SELinux]] (Security-Enhanced Linux), which provides a mechanism for supporting access control security policies.
-Red Hat's automation portfolio includes [[Ansible]], an open-source automation tool that simplifies the management of IT infrastructure. Ansible is widely used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
+* '''Stability''': RHEL is designed for long-term stability, with a lifecycle of up to 10 years for each major release.
+* '''Support''': Red Hat offers extensive support options, including 24/7 support and access to the Red Hat Customer Portal.
+* '''Performance''': RHEL is optimized for performance, with support for the latest hardware and software technologies.
-== Community and Open Source Contributions ==
+== Use Cases ==
-Red Hat is a major contributor to the [[open-source]] community. The company sponsors several open-source projects and contributes to many others. Red Hat's commitment to open source is reflected in its business model, which is based on providing support, training, and consulting services for its open-source products.
+Red Hat is widely used in various industries, including:
-== Acquisitions ==
+* '''Finance''': Many financial institutions rely on RHEL for its security and reliability.
-Red Hat has made several strategic acquisitions to enhance its product offerings. Some notable acquisitions include:
+* '''Healthcare''': RHEL is used in healthcare for its compliance with industry standards and regulations.
-* [[JBoss]] (2006)
+* '''Government''': Government agencies use RHEL for its security features and support.
-* [[Ansible (software)|Ansible]] (2015)
+* '''Telecommunications''': RHEL is used in telecommunications for its performance and scalability.
-* [[CoreOS]] (2018)
-== IBM Acquisition ==
+== Community and Contributions ==
-In 2019, [[IBM]] acquired Red Hat for $34 billion, making it one of the largest software acquisitions in history. The acquisition aimed to enhance IBM's hybrid cloud strategy and expand its open-source capabilities.
+Red Hat is a major contributor to the open-source community. It sponsors and contributes to many projects, including the [[Fedora Project]], which serves as a testing ground for new features that may be included in future RHEL releases.
-== See Also ==
+== Also see ==
-* [[Linux]]
+* [[Fedora Project]]
-* [[Open source software]]
+* [[CentOS]]
-* [[IBM]]
+* [[Linux kernel]]
-* [[Kubernetes]]
+* [[OpenShift]]
-* [[Middleware]]
+* [[SELinux]]
 == References ==
-{{Reflist}}
+* Red Hat, Inc. "About Red Hat." Accessed October 2023.
+* IBM. "IBM Completes Acquisition of Red Hat." Accessed October 2023.
-== External Links ==
+{{Linux distributions}}
-{{Commons category|Red Hat}}
+{{Red Hat}}
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+[[Category:Linux distributions]]
-[[Category:Linux companies]]
+[[Category:Red Hat]]
-[[Category:Companies established in 1993]]
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