Almalinux and centos 7 for cpanel

[johnmth]

Hello,

The cpanel/whm provides warning on dedicated server as need to upgrade from centos OS to almalinux... What is difference between on both OS (centos and almalinux)? Will cpanel dedicated server works properly if we did not change/update OS?

Thanks

 

[Jack134]

CentOS and AlmaLinux are similar, but AlmaLinux is a CentOS fork developed by the community. CPanel on a dedicated server may work on both, but it's recommended to check for compatibility and update the OS for optimal performance and security.

 

[ITivan80]

AlmaLinux is a community-driven Linux distribution designed to be a drop-in replacement for CentOS. It is based on the same source code as CentOS and is 100% binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). This means that AlmaLinux users can benefit from long-term support, security updates, and stability. It's an excellent option for cPanel users who want to maintain the same level of compatibility that CentOS 7 has provided. It's a good idea to do some research and compare both options to determine which one is the best fit for your cPanel environment.

 

[HifiveHost]

The main difference between CentOS and AlmaLinux is seen in their development and support approaches. CentOS moved from a downstream, free version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to a rolling release model, which had an impact on stability. AlmaLinux arose as a fork of RHEL driven by the community, providing long-term stability and 1:1 compatibility. Because cPanel demands a reliable and safe environment, it is advised that you migrate to AlmaLinux for continuing dependability, support, and seamless compatibility with cPanel while preserving performance and security standards. Make the switch to AlmaLinux for a dependable hosting environment and consistent cPanel performance.