Like the human heart, the kernel of any operating system plays an essential role in its operation. According to its version, the UEK kernel in the Oracle Linux operating system, as a 27M binary, performs all the important functions of the operating system. The UEK kernel is derived from the original Linux kernel, is compatible with RedHat, and is intended to run Oracle software and products. As a result, Oracle Linux is the best option as a base for using Oracle products.
UEK also supports VMWare and is compatible with most applications, unlike the Linux kernel, which does not support some common applications.