Red Hat has introduced Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8, developed to address new requirements related to security, automation and hybrid infrastructure management.
The new releases include post-quantum cryptography capabilities based on NIST standards. These features are intended to prepare systems for risks that may emerge with the development of quantum computers. Confidential computing capabilities help protect sensitive information while it is being processed.
Red Hat is also introducing sealed system images, allowing systems to be configured to boot only verified and signed images. At the same time, AI-powered tools and certified Ansible content simplify system updates, reduce manual operations and lower the risk of errors.
Administrators will also be able to use Model Context Protocol-based interfaces to access system information and initiate certain operations through natural-language commands, while maintaining defined policies and security controls.
For organizations using older Linux versions, BTS PRO can develop a migration, testing and upgrade plan designed to minimize service disruptions. The project may include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible Automation Platform and the tools required for centralized management.