RHEL 10.1 and 9.7 land with bigger AI context, offline assistant, and post-quantum security
Red Hat has shipped two RHEL updates-10.1 and 9.7-focused on AI-powered Linux management and quantum threat mitigation. Both releases are available now from access.redhat.com.
The headline: the RHEL command-line assistant now handles a much larger context. That means you can analyze bigger logs and data streams without constant slicing, boosting troubleshooting speed for admins and developers.
What's new at a glance
- Expanded context limit for the RHEL command-line assistant to process very large logs and data streams.
- Offline command-line assistant (developer preview) for disconnected and regulated environments.
- Easier install of validated drivers for AI accelerators from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia.
- RHEL 9.7 adds post-quantum cryptography algorithms; RHEL 10.1 strengthens TLS with post-quantum support.
- RHEL 10.1 introduces soft reboots in image mode for quicker updates without a full kernel reboot.
- OpenTelemetry Collector in RHEL 9 and 10 Cloud Images now supports TPM on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- ACME is generally available to automate certificate issuance and renewals.
AI that actually helps fix things
The larger context window in the CLI assistant reduces back-and-forth when you're parsing multi-GB logs or long-running stream output. You feed it more signal at once, and it gives you cleaner insights with fewer prompts.
If you operate in air-gapped or compliance-heavy environments, the offline assistant (developer preview) runs locally. You get guidance without sending data to external services.
Security: post-quantum and hardware-backed trust
RHEL 9.7 brings post-quantum cryptography algorithms to help prepare for threats that could emerge as quantum computing advances. RHEL 10.1 enhances support for post-quantum protection in TLS, securing data in transit.
On the telemetry side, TPM support for the OpenTelemetry Collector in RHEL Cloud Images (9 and 10) means sensitive operations can live inside tamper-resistant hardware on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Faster ops, fewer restarts
Soft reboots in RHEL 10.1 image mode let you change system state without restarting the kernel. That translates into faster patch cycles and less downtime across fleets.
Validated accelerator drivers (AMD, Intel, Nvidia) are now easier to install. This reduces setup friction for AI/ML workloads and helps standardize your stack for production.
Two tracks, less disruption
Red Hat continues shipping two versions together to give teams a choice: newest features and hardware in 10.1, or stability with backported enhancements in 9.7. You get critical improvements without forcing a full version jump.
Who benefits
- IT and Ops: Quicker troubleshooting, faster updates, automated cert management via ACME.
- Developers: Easier accelerator driver installs and improved TLS support for services.
- Security teams: Post-quantum moves in both 9.7 and 10.1, plus TPM-backed operations in the cloud.
- Regulated industries: Offline assistant for disconnected workflows.
Get started
You can access RHEL 10.1 and 9.7 today at access.redhat.com. Review your environment requirements, pick the track that fits your lifecycle, and pilot the AI assistant updates on a controlled subset of systems.
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