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Fedora 22 Linux Adds Cloud, Containerization and Server Features to Red Hat World http://thevarguy.com/open-source-application-software-companies/052615/fedora-22-linux-adds-cloud-containerization-and-server-fe The latest version of Fedora, the Linux distribution that helps shape the features that make it into Red Hat's (RHT) open source platforms, is out this week, sporting updates in the realms of containerization, server databases, file storage and the GNOME desktop. The Fedora Project, a community open source development effort sponsored by Red Hat, announced the latest version of its operating system, Fedora 22, on Tuesday. The new release is the next step in the Fedora.next initiative, which the Fedora team launched more than a year ago to plan the future of the open source platform, one of the community's most popular Linux distributions. Fedora 21 was the first version of the operating system to follow the Fedora.next guidelines. <snip> ZDNet Fedora 22: Cloud, desktop and server innovation http://www.zdnet.com/article/fedora-22-cloud-desktop-and-server-innovation/ To look into Red Hat's Linux crystal ball, just gaze at Fedora, its community-driven Linux distribution. With the general release of Fedora 22, you can see exactly where Red Hat plans on taking Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in the future. Under the Fedora.next program, Fedora comes in three platforms: Workstation, Cloud, and Server. Underneath each, Fedora provides a set of foundational packages, including the Linux kernel, RPM, systemd, and Fedora's installation program Anaconda. With Fedora 22 one change all users will deal with is the updated RPM package manager: DNF. While Workstation users won't see much of a difference, Server and Cloud administrators should get faster installs and updates from DNF while retaining Yum command-line interface (CLI) compatibility for software management tasks. <snip> Liliputing Fedora 22 released (GNU/Linux operating systems) http://liliputing.com/2015/05/fedora-22-released-gnulinux-operating-systems.html Fedora is a free and open source operating system developed by a community of coders, but backed by the folks who make the commercial Red Hat Linux project. Fedora 22 is now available for download. The operating system comes in three basic versions: workstation, server, and cloud. For most folks who want to run Fedora on a desktop or notebook, the Workstation version is what you need. The other two are aimed at hosting internet or personal cloud applications. So what’s new in Fedora 22? One of the biggest changes is a new package management system. Yum has been replaced with DNF. This is basically the system that lets you quickly and easy download and install software from Fedora repositories: GNU/Linux was doing app stores long before Apple. The Fedora team says DNF should offer better performance while consuming less memory. <snip> Softpedia Fedora 22 Officially Released http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fedora-22-Officially-Released-482350.shtml The Fedora project has announced that Fedora 22 is finally available for download for all the new flavors, Workstation, Server, and Cloud. The Fedora 22 development cycle has been one of the quietest and fastest in the past couple of years. The team seems to have a much better grip on things, and the project hasn't been delayed as much as before. If we also take a look at Fedora 21, which was a great release, we can surmise that Fedora 22 will be even better What users need to know is that Fedora 22 is not radically different from Fedora 21, and that is one of the reasons why everything went so smoothly. The developers built upon the great foundations of the 21 branch, and now we have a new Fedora stable release that should be even more successful than the previous release. And, from the looks of it, the developers are also back on a six-month release schedule. <snip> InfoWorld Fedora 22 provides three ways to don Red Hat http://www.infoworld.com/article/2926493/linux/fedora-22-provides-three-ways-to-don-red-hat.html ... Most of the big changes in Fedora 22 -- especially with the Cloud edition -- revolve around Red Hat's Project Atomic, a general reworking of Red Hat's Linux offerings around a lightweight, container-oriented design. Aside from serving as a host for Docker application containers, a system built around Atomic can roll out or roll back system updates as nondestructively as possible. With Server, Fedora's big feature of note is server roles, predefined -- and predefinable -- configurations for common tasks. The list of predefined roles is still small, among them a domain controller and a PostgreSQL database server role, but Red Hat at least seems interested in creating a framework that others can use to build roles. Another small but significant change: Cloud instances can be converted to Server instances by way of an included script. Thus, the various flavors of Fedora can be mutable; starting with one flavor doesn't mean you're stuck with it forever if needs change. Also, a simplified continuous integration system called Tunir has been introduced for Cloud instances. It's not as full-featured as competing solutions like Jenkins, but is intended to consume little memory and provide enough features to be useful. ... <snip> BetaNews Fedora 22 is here -- Linux fans, get excited! http://betanews.com/2015/05/26/fedora-22-is-here-linux-fans-get-excited/ The large number of active Linux distributions nowadays is problematic. While some will say more choice is a good thing, I must disagree in this regard. This can potentially overwhelm people that are Linux-curious, causing them to abandon their open source journey before it begins. Quite frankly, beginners should only target two distros -- Ubuntu and Fedora. The former is the easier and more accessible of the two, but the latter is arguably better from a learning experience. Today, after a long wait, Fedora reaches version 22. The Fedora team explains that the distro "delivers new features for developers and desktop users with Fedora 22 Workstation edition,emphasizing user interface enhancements and application improvements. Bug notifications, serious or otherwise, now keep users better informed while remaining less intrusive, and GNOME's desktop themes have been refined to improve usability without distracting from window content". "Several application improvements have also been shipped with Fedora 22 Workstation, including the Software app, which now simplifies the act of finding useful open source software, keeping systems up to date and adding extras, like fonts or media helpers. Files and Boxes (Fedora 22's virtual and remote machine application) have been enhanced as well, giving a better view of files and folders and a revamped box creation assistant, respectively", says the team. <snip> LinuxPlanet Fedora 22 Linux Debuts http://www.linuxplanet.com/news/fedora-22-linux-debuts.html Fedora 21 was a difficult release for Red Hat's community Linux distribution, introducing a new release paradigm, a new project leader and a very long release cycle. Fedora 22 which is set to officially be released on May 26 on the other hand, follows Fedora 21 by six months and is a continued evolution of the changes that have already been introduced. As was the case with Fedora 21, Fedora 22 is available in cloud, server and workstation editions. Underpinning all three editions is the new Linux 4.0 kernel, which was first released on April 12. Among the big new features that the Linux 4.0 kernel introduces is live kernel patching. Another key feature that now is implemented across all Fedora product is a shift to the DNF, which according to the Fedora project, stands for 'Dandified Yum'. Yum was the predecessor package manager that was used for Fedora distribution releases prior to the new Fedora 22 milestone. DNF offers the promise of improved performance and stability over Yum. <snip> OSTATIC Woo-hoo, Fedora 22 http://ostatic.com/blog/woo-hoo-fedora-22 Red Hat, Inc. on the behalf of the Fedora project today announced the release of Fedora 22 saying, "Fedora 22 once again delivers on the Fedora.next initiative, which established three distinct editions of Fedora – Fedora Cloud, Fedora Server, and Fedora Workstation. After extensive work in delivering the first distribution to embrace Fedora.next (Fedora 21), Fedora 22 marks a return to Fedora’s traditional six month release cadence." The Cloud images support some of the latest and greatest trends such as "Cockpit, Docker, Kubernetes, and more." The Fedora 22 Atomic images are also available with "the Atomic command, a coherent entry point for managing hosts and containers. Fedora 22 also offers Vagrant boxes for the base Cloud edition and Atomic Host." Downloads are at GetFedora.org. The Server "provides a highly-flexible platform for a multitude of server functions, from file servers to domain controllers." XFS file system is now default in Fedora 22 Server and a new Database role steamlines adminstration. Downloads for Fedora 22 Server are also at GetFedora.org. <snip> The Inquirer Red Hat Fedora 22 leaves beta to become a Vagrant http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2410231/red-hat-fedora-22-leaves-beta-to-become-a-vagrant THE FEDORA PROJECT, Red Hat's community arm, has announced the arrival of Fedora 22, the latest version of its open source Linux OS. Coming in three editions, Fedora Cloud, Fedora Server and Fedora Workstation, the release, which first appeared in beta a month ago, marks the first biannual release since the major upgrade work that proceeded Fedora 21. As well as the cross-edition basics of the kernel, RPM, systemd and Anaconda, there is an updated package manager, with speedier results for DNF and continued command line compatibility with Yum. The Cloud edition adds Atomic Command, a centralised hub for containers and hosts, with rp-ostree, Cockpit, Docker and Kubernetes all getting the upgrade treatment. There are also Vagrant boxes for the Cloud edition and Atomic host, making it easier to spin up Fedora Vagrant boxes for development and testing. <snip> -- John Terrill Corporate Communications Red Hat o: 1-571-421-8132 | c: 1-570-772-3286 Twitter @jterrill8 | Google Talk jterrill8 |
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