Understanding Red Hat Linux Price and Pricing

With the new version came a new pricing model and also Fedora Linux, a free, community-supported Linux distribution that functions as the upstream source of RHEL.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server.

1. What is included in a RHEL subscription?
2. How is Red Hat license calculated?
3. What are the 3 Red Hat subscription tiers?
4. How much does Red Hat Satellite cost?
5. Can I run RHEL without a subscription?
6. Is Redhat Free on AWS?
7. How much does a Red Hat license cost?
8. How much is Oracle Linux?
9. What is standard support in Red Hat?
10. What is a Red Hat socket pair?
11. What do Red Hat do?
12. What is a Red Hat Learning subscription?

What is included in a RHEL subscription?

Everything—including upgrades and updates—is provided in 1 all-inclusive price. You get access to all supported versions of the software, bug fixes, proactive security updates, source code, and documentation.
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Commitments

• Hardware certifications.
• Software certifications.
• Cloud Provider certifications.
• Software assurance.

How is Red Hat license calculated?

RHEL Subscription Calculator (unofficial)

Required # of Virtual Instances - the total number of RHEL Server VMs to be run in the environment. In a virtual environment, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server subscriptions are based on the number of virtual instances pairs running the product.

What are the 3 Red Hat subscription tiers?

There are three subscriptions available for purchase that include additional features: standard, basic, and developer.

How much does Red Hat Satellite cost?

The list price for Red Hat Satellite Server is US$10,000 annually. Red Hat Satellite Capsule Server is US$2,500 annually. Also, there is a 'Red Hat Satellite Starter Pack' which is priced at $5000 (USD - MSRP) if you are managing 50 systems or less.

Can I run RHEL without a subscription?

No. A subscription can be used for any of the currently supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Major releases of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are supported for ten years.

Is Redhat Free on AWS?

Yes, Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Amazon EC2 is included in AWS Free Tier benefits. Visit AWS Marketplace to launch RHEL on Amazon EC2 in Free Tier.

How much does a Red Hat license cost?

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server

How much is Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux, which is 100% application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is free to download, use, and share. There is no license cost, no need for a contract, and no usage audits. For business-critical infrastructure, consider Oracle Linux Support.

What is standard support in Red Hat?

Table 1. Service-level agreements for Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions

What is a Red Hat socket pair?

Socket-pair: Up to two sockets where each is occupied by a CPU on a system. ... In the Red Hat subscription model, a virtual instance is not associated with a physical system.

What do Red Hat do?

Red Hat, Inc. is an American multinational software company that provides open source software products to enterprises. ... Red Hat provides storage, operating system platforms, middleware, applications, management products, and support, training, and consulting services.

What is a Red Hat Learning subscription?

ANSWER: Red Hat Learning Subscription is an exclusive program that provides users with one year of access to all Red Hat Online Learning (ROLE) and video classroom courses. ... The subscription also includes up to 400 hours of lab access and email support for both access and content.