This page summarizes RHEL releases and milestones for 2025.
| Version | Release Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 10.0 | 2025-05-20 | Major GA | Initial GA release of RHEL 10 series |
| RHEL 10.1 | 2025-11-13 | Minor Update | First minor update with AI/ML enhancements |
| RHEL 9.6 | 2025-05-20 | Minor Update | Continued RHEL 9 minor release |
| RHEL 9.7 | 2025-11-13 | Minor Update | Security and operational improvements |
| RHEL 8.11 | 2024-11-12 | Minor Update | Final RHEL 8 minor (carried into 2025) |
Kernel and System:
Desktop and Server:
Notable Features:
AI and Machine Learning:
Security:
Operational:
Kernel and System:
Notable Changes:
Security:
Operational:
Final RHEL 8 Minor:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| AI-Powered Command-Line Assistant | Expanded context limit for analyzing large log files and data streams |
| Offline Assistant | Developer preview for disconnected environments; critical for regulated industries |
| AI Accelerator Support | Validated, secure, signed drivers for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA AI accelerators |
| Feature | RHEL 9.7 | RHEL 10.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Quantum Cryptography | ✅ PQC algorithms | ✅ Enhanced PQC in TLS |
| TPM Support | ✅ OpenTelemetry on AWS, Azure, GCP | ✅ OpenTelemetry on AWS, Azure, GCP |
| ACME | ✅ GA | ✅ GA |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Soft-Reboots | RHEL 10.1 image mode: System state changes without full kernel reboot |
| Reproducible Builds | Identical container images from same content; enhances security |
| Image-Based Updates | Immutable updates for edge and cloud deployments |
| Feature | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor Service | GA | Proactive issue identification with automated recommendations |
| Vulnerability Service | Technology Preview | On-premises CVE assessment and remediation |
| Enhanced Data Control | GA | Minimal data submission for subscription reporting |
| Version | Release Date | Kernel | Support Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 10.0 | 2025-05-20 | 6.14+ | Full Support |
| RHEL 9.6 | 2025-05-20 | 5.14+ | Full Support |
| RHEL 10.1 | 2025-11-13 | 6.14+ | Full Support |
| RHEL 9.7 | 2025-11-13 | 5.14+ | Full Support |
| RHEL 8.11 | 2024-11-12 | 4.18+ | Maintenance 2 |