What is STACKIT Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
STACKIT Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides fully managed RHEL instances with integrated Red Hat subscription. Licensing is included in the hourly price, meaning you get immediate access to all official Red Hat repositories and security updates. STACKIT operates all instances exclusively in German data centers for complete GDPR compliance.
Core Features
- Integrated Red Hat subscription with access to BaseOS and AppStream repositories
- SELinux enabled by default for Mandatory Access Control
- RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 available with 10-year support lifecycle
- SAP-certified for HANA and NetWeaver workloads
- Common Criteria EAL4+ and BSI C5 certifications
Typical Use Cases
SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver: Operating SAP systems on certified RHEL instances. STACKIT RHEL supports both SAP HANA in-memory databases and classic NetWeaver application servers.
Oracle Database Hosting: Hosting Oracle Database Enterprise Edition on RHEL for production database workloads with high availability and performance.
Enterprise Java with JBoss EAP: Running Java EE applications on Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform with full Red Hat support.
Benefits
- Red Hat subscription already included in price
- BSI C5 and Common Criteria EAL4+ certified infrastructure
- Complete GDPR compliance with German data centers
- Long-term support lifecycle of 10+ years
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with STACKIT Red Hat Enterprise Linux: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
RHEL 8
- Stable
- Wide support
- Proven track record
- Older version
RHEL 9
- Latest features
- Extended support
- Enhanced security
- Some legacy app compatibility
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Hat subscription included in the price?
Yes, all STACKIT RHEL instances include a full Red Hat subscription with access to all official repositories and security updates.
Can I use RHEL for SAP applications?
Yes, STACKIT RHEL instances are SAP-certified for SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and SAP S/4HANA.
What security certifications does RHEL have?
RHEL is Common Criteria EAL4+ certified and offers FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography. SELinux is enabled by default.
How long are RHEL versions supported?
RHEL receives 10 years of full support from release. RHEL 8 until 2029, RHEL 9 until 2032. Extended Life-cycle Support available for an additional 3-4 years.
