The GreenGeeks workforce is happy to announce that we’ve begun deploying AlmaLinux 8 on our Managed VPS platform.
How does this have an effect on my present VPS?
Present VPS plans won’t be affected by this alteration. Solely newly deployed containers will make the most of AlmaLinux 8.
All present CentOS 7 containers will attain Finish of Life on June 30, 2024, after which they may obtain no additional safety updates.
What’s the distinction between AlmaLinux and CentOS?
AlmaLinux is a variant of Pink Hat Linux maintained by the CloudLinux workforce as a substitute for CentOS 8.
The CloudLinux workforce created AlmaLinux when the discharge mannequin for CentOS 8 unexpectedly modified to a rolling launch, and the CentOS workforce introduced they might now not be sustaining CentOS 8.
The launched AlmaLinux distribution has minimal variations from CentOS and absolutely helps cPanel.
What enhancements can I anticipate with AlmaLinux?
- Newer Linux Kernel model
- Up to date utility package deal variations
- Improved networking stack
- Overhaul of the package deal administration system (yum vs dnf)
What PHP Variations can be found with AlmaLinux?
AlmaLinux offers the next PHP variations:
- PHP 7.2
- PHP 7.3
- PHP 7.4
- PHP 8.0
- PHP 8.1
Variations beneath PHP 7.2 are NOT obtainable on AlmaLinux 8-based VPS; these PHP variations are nonetheless obtainable on CentOS 7.
How do I improve to AlmaLinux on my present CentOS VPS?
Sadly, an in-place improve isn’t potential in your CentOS 7 VPS. Present CentOS 7 containers will proceed to obtain safety updates till June 30, 2024.
In case you want to improve to AlmaLinux, buy a brand new VPS and submit a Migration Request inside your GreenGeeks Dashboard. The GreenGeeks Assist Staff will copy over your present cPanel accounts and any associated settings freed from cost.