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Oracle Linux: How to Create Custom Images Using Image Builder on Oracle Linux 8 or later (Doc ID 3074036.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 8.0 and later
Linux x86-64

Goal

This document outlines the steps for creating customized Oracle Linux images that can be deployed on various platforms, such as cloud or bare metal systems, using the Image Builder tool. Image Builder isn't automatically included in an Oracle Linux installation and requires a separate package download.
 

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 1. About Image Builder
 
2. Preparing to use Image Builder
 2.1 System requirements:
 2.2 Install the Image Builder packages:
 
3. Deploying Custom Images
 3.1 Create a Blueprint: 
 3.2 Push or import the blueprint into Image Builder, for example:
 3.3 Create the Image:
 3.4 Download the image file:
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