The Red Hat White Papers page was a vendor gallery in the LICENSEWARE Wiki “White papers by software vendor” database. It collected long-form white papers and shorter articles about Red Hat licensing. This archive keeps its index. Entries migrated to this wiki link to their archive page; the others remain in Notion only.
RHEL and Middleware (white papers)
RHEL and Middleware (articles)
- Paid and free alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- The Advantages of Red Hat’s Socket-based Licensing Metric
- How to check if your Red Hat server is licensed
- How do you determine the right sub for a Red Hat server?
- Understanding Red Hat’s Licensing Model
- Understanding Red Hat Agreement Types
Glossary
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) | An open-source, enterprise-level Linux distribution developed by Red Hat, widely used for its stability, security, and support. |
| Subscription | A payment model used by Red Hat where users pay for services, support, and updates for RHEL, rather than purchasing the software outright. |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | An online platform where Red Hat customers can manage their subscriptions, access support, and download software updates. |
| Red Hat Network (RHN) | Formerly the primary platform for updates and management of Red Hat products, now replaced by Red Hat Satellite and Red Hat Subscription Management. |
| Red Hat Satellite | A systems management tool for RHEL that helps with managing RHEL environments, including software updates, configuration, and provisioning. |
| Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) | A modern approach to managing Red Hat subscriptions and entitlements, providing tools for subscription attachment, renewal, and inventory management. |
| Entitlement | A term used to describe the permissions or rights granted to a user under a Red Hat subscription, typically involving access to software, updates, and support. |
| SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) | A unique identifier for each type of subscription offered by Red Hat, used to track and manage inventory and subscriptions. |
| Support Level | The level of support provided under a Red Hat subscription, which can vary from self-support to premium levels offering 24/7 support and faster response times. |
| Add-Ons | Additional subscriptions that can be purchased to enhance the functionality of RHEL, such as High Availability, Resilient Storage, or Satellite. |
| Volume Licensing | A licensing arrangement that allows purchasing subscriptions in bulk, often used by large organisations to achieve cost efficiency. |
| Compliance | Adhering to the terms of the Red Hat subscription, ensuring that the number of installations and usage aligns with the purchased entitlements. |
| Red Hat Update Infrastructure (RHUI) | A service provided by Red Hat for cloud providers, enabling them to host Red Hat repositories and provide RHEL updates directly to cloud customers. |
| Lifecycle | The period during which Red Hat provides support and updates for a version of RHEL, typically consisting of Full Support, Maintenance Support, and Extended Life Phase. |
| Extended Update Support (EUS) | An add-on service that extends the support period for specific minor releases of RHEL, providing longer access to bug fixes and security updates. |