The GreenGeeks crew is happy to announce that we’ve begun deploying AlmaLinux 8 on our Managed VPS platform.
How does this have an effect on my current VPS?
Current VPS plans is not going to be affected by this variation. Solely newly deployed containers will make the most of AlmaLinux 8.
All current CentOS 7 containers will attain Finish of Life on June 30, 2024, after which they’ll 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 crew as a alternative for CentOS 8.
The CloudLinux crew created AlmaLinux when the discharge mannequin for CentOS 8 unexpectedly modified to a rolling launch, and the CentOS crew introduced they’d not be sustaining CentOS 8.
The launched AlmaLinux distribution has minimal variations from CentOS and totally helps cPanel.
What enhancements can I count on with AlmaLinux?
- Newer Linux Kernel model
- Up to date utility bundle variations
- Improved networking stack
- Overhaul of the bundle administration system (yum vs dnf)
What PHP Variations can be found with AlmaLinux?
AlmaLinux supplies 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 out there on AlmaLinux 8-based VPS; these PHP variations are nonetheless out there on CentOS 7.
How do I improve to AlmaLinux on my current CentOS VPS?
Sadly, an in-place improve is just not doable in your CentOS 7 VPS. Current CentOS 7 containers will proceed to obtain safety updates till June 30, 2024.
For those who want to improve to AlmaLinux, buy a brand new VPS and submit a Migration Request inside your GreenGeeks Dashboard. The GreenGeeks Assist Workforce will copy over your current cPanel accounts and any associated settings freed from cost.
