In the ever-evolving landscape of containerization, staying up to date with the latest Docker and Kubernetes advancements is crucial for optimizing deployment processes and performance. With Oracle Identity Management, Oracle deploys zero-touch updates giving organizations critical updates to their security environment without the worry of manually maintaining software versioning, integrations, and deployment. We’re excited to announce the release of the April 2024 updates to the Oracle Identity Management container images (V24.2.1) for Oracle Access Manager (OAM), Oracle Identity Governance (OIG), and Oracle Universal Directory (OUD).

This latest container update is designed to keep you updated with incremental enhancements, April 2024 patch set updates, and CPU fixes to enhance your deployment experience and streamline operations. As technology continues to evolve, so do container images and uptake processes. Regular updates ensure that your container environment remains current, secure, efficient, and compatible with the latest innovations and security bug fixes.

 

What’s new in our latest update

Our latest container update includes the following features and benefits:

  • Enhanced patch set updates and security patches delivered as part of our CPU program to safeguard your containerized applications against emerging threats.
  • Compatibility with Oracle WebLogic Server Kubernetes Operator 4.1.8
  • More flexibility with support for creation of domains with WebLogic Deploy Tooling models.
  • For OUD: Support for Logstash to run as a separate sidecar container for OUD pods using block device storage.

 

Benefits for your deployment

By incorporating our latest container update into your deployment strategy, you can expect the following capabilities:

  • Improve the security posture of your containerized applications, reducing the risk of breaches and data loss
  • Keep up to date with patch releases
  • Implement best practices recommended in the Oracle Identity and Access Management (IAM) Enterprise deployment guide

 

Conclusion

With our latest container update, organizations can enhance their deployment processes, improve security, and streamline operations. Our container update offers a comprehensive enterprise solution to meet the evolving needs of modern deployments. See our Oracle Container Registry: Middleware.

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