Oracle Linux 8.5 Iso Fix — Real

Starting with 8.5, UEK Release 7 (UEK R7) became available as an option. Security & Compliance: Crypto-policies:

A: The DVD1 ISO is a full offline installer containing BaseOS and AppStream packages. The boot ISO only starts the installer and pulls packages from the internet. oracle linux 8.5 iso

In Oracle Linux 8 (and RHEL 8), the operating system is split into two distinct repositories. This is the most important concept to understand when looking at the file list. Starting with 8