Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 Beta is available for download! The latest RHEL 10 Beta version is packed with many new features, security enhancements, and performance optimisations.
RHEL 10 is powered by Kernel 6.11.0 and features updates to libraries like OpenSSH, SELinux and Podman. This beta is expected to be the foundation for the final release in mid-2025.
In this blog post, we will discuss the important key changes in RHEL 10 beta release. We will also highlight the features that have been removed or deprecated in this release, ensuring a smooth transition for those migrating from earlier versions of RHEL.
What's New in RHEL 10 Beta
1. RHEL Lightspeed
RHEL Lightspeed generative AI tool helps users build, deploy, and manage RHEL. It offers recommendations and guidance for tuning and troubleshooting.
It can help plan and protect IT infrastructure with proactive life cycle and security information.
RHEL Lightspeed can tailor release notes and package recommendations. It also replaces complex commands with plain language, making it easier for less experienced users.
2. Image Mode Improvements
RHEL 10's image mode allows DevOps teams to easily integrate RHEL into their CI/CD and GitOps workflows. It also enables security teams to apply container security tools more easily.
3. Simplified Installer
The installer has been simplified with easier time zone selection and automatic administrator privileges for new users.
4. Enhanced Security
- RHEL 10 features OpenSSH 9.8, which brings several security fixes and enhancements.
- A new sudo RHEL system role enables streamlined management of sudo configurations across multiple systems.
- The OpenSSL TLS toolkit is updated to support the creation of FIPS-compliant PKCS #12 files.
- The SELinux userspace is updated to version 3.7.
5. Improved Software Management
- DNF, the package manager, now utilises librpmio for PGP key processing, ensuring consistent PGP implementation.
- Repository metadata downloads are optimised. Filelists metadata is no longer downloaded by default, resulting in faster response times and reduced disk space consumption.
- The switch from gz to zstd compression for repository metadata provides smaller metadata sizes and faster decompression times.
6. Performance Optimizations
- RHEL 10 features glibc (GNU C Library) version 2.39. It includes optimisations that target AMD Zen 3 and Zen 4 processors.
7. Updated Tools and Languages
- RHEL 10 includes updated versions of GCC, Java, Rust, and Go tools.
- Python 3.12 is now the default Python implementation.
- RHEL 10 introduces Perl 5.40 with several enhancements.
- RHEL 10 provides Node.js 22 with several new features and improvements.
8. High Availability and Clusters
- The pcs command-line interface now includes automatic resource parameter validation.
- The pcsd Web UI is integrated into the RHEL web console as an add-on.
What's Removed in RHEL 10 Beta?
RHEL 10 also removes some legacy components. It's important to be aware of these changes before upgrading:
- 32-bit multilib packages have been removed.
- Several desktop applications, including Totem, gedit, and LibreOffice, have been removed.
It is worth noting that these removals primarily affect components that were previously deprecated, giving users sufficient time to transition to alternative solutions.
Known Issues
Despite the significant improvements in RHEL 10 Beta, there are a few known issues to be aware of.
Here are a few:
- System registration with Red Hat Satellite is not yet supported.
- The Red Hat Insights remediations service is unavailable for directly connected systems.
- Nginx does not support PKCS #11 and TPM.
Try RHEL 10 Beta
You can try out RHEL 10 Beta through Red Hat Insights image builder or download RHEL 10 beta from the Red Hat website. The image builder allows users to test RHEL 10 beta on their preferred public cloud.
RHEL 10 Beta is an exciting release with many new features and enhancements. While there are some known issues, they are expected to be resolved before the general availability release. This beta offers a glimpse into the future of RHEL and how it will support emerging technologies like generative AI.
Check out the official release notes and product documentation for more information.
