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Perl in RHEL 8
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Network debugging with eBPF (RHEL 8)

Matteo Croce

See how eBPF, extended Berkeley Packet Filter, can be a very powerful tool to troubleshoot complex network issues. Available now in RHEL 8 Beta.

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What, No Python in RHEL 8 Beta?

Langdon White

Of course RHEL 8 has Python, both Python 3 and 2. Changes in RHEL 8 such as platform python and application streams improve the Python experience in RHEL.

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The Non-complexity of /etc/nsswitch.conf

DJ Delorie

An overview of the current nsswitch.conf behavior and a request for input on the future behavior of the name services switch interface in glibc.

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Support Lifecycle for Clang/LLVM, Go, and Rust

Bob Davis

Red Hat has recently released Clang/LLVM, Go, and Rust as General Availability. This article covers the support lifecycle and release cadence for these compilers.

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Microcontainers for Unit Testing

DJ Delorie

Containers offer new testing opportunities, especially for foundational system software like GLIBC or tests that depend on system changes for exercising code paths

Perl in RHEL 8
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Introducing Application Streams in RHEL 8

Langdon White

Learn how AppStreams enables us to deliver multiple version streams of packages, which lets you choose which version you want to install.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta is here

Mike Guerette

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta is here And it’s been built with production stability and development agility in mind. There’s so much to say about RHEL 8 Beta, but I want to focus on just a few points from the corporate announcement that highlight Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta as a developer platform that: Simplifies application development - with less setup and config effort, you can more quickly get to writing code Is the easiest RHEL yet for...

Perl in RHEL 8
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Introducing CodeReady Linux Builder

Langdon White

The RHEL 8 introduces a new repository, the CodeReady Linux Builder (or “Builder” for short) that developers may need while developing applications for RHEL. As you all know “developer” is not a one size fits all term. As a result, I am taking this opportunity to try to explain when you might need Builder enabled for your development activities. First off, if you are a typical web developer, dealing with PHP, Ruby, or Perl you are unlikely to need the...

Python on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Python in RHEL 8

Petr Viktorin

To install Python, type `yum install python3`. To run Python, type `python3`. What you need to know for using Python in RHEL 8.

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PHP 7.2, Node.js 10, NGINX 1.14 and others now GA for RHEL

Mike Guerette

We are pleased to announce general availability Red Hat Software Collections 3.2, which adds these components to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 : PHP 7.2 Varnish Cache 6.0 MySQL 8.0 NGINX 1.14 Node.js 10 Git 2.18 Update of Apache HTTP server 2.4 These versions are available on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (Devtools or RHSCL channel) for x86_64, s390x, aarch64, and ppc64le. Read more details about each component in the "New Components details" section. About Red Hat Software Collections Twice...

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GCC 8.2 now GA for Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Mike Guerette

We are pleased to announce general availability of Red Hat Developer Toolset 8 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7. The key new components for this release are: GCC 8.2.1 GDB 8.2 Updated components such as SystemTap, Valgrind, OProfile, and many more See the "New Features" section below for more details. Like other tools, these are easily installable via yum, see How to install GCC 8 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Red Hat Developer Toolset and Red Hat Software...

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Clang/LLVM 6.0, Go 1.10, and Rust 1.29 NOW GA for RHEL

Mike Guerette

We are pleased to announce general availability of these 3 compiler toolsets for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. These versions are now officially supported Red Hat offerings: Clang/LLVM 6.0 Go 1.10 Rust 1.29 These toolsets can be installed from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Devtools channel. See the "New compiler details" below to learn about the new features. About Red Hat compiler toolsets for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Twice a year, Red Hat distributes new versions of compiler toolsets...

How to install Ansible Tower on Red Hat OpenShift
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How to install Ansible Tower on Red Hat OpenShift

Michele Naldini

How to set up Red Hat Ansible Tower on OpenShift and have it running as a container in minutes. Ansible Tower helps you scale IT automation, manage complex deployments, and improve productivity.