AlmaLinux

ℹ️ Overview

AlmaLinux is a community-owned, open-source enterprise Linux distribution. It was created as a direct replacement for CentOS after it shifted focus. It is 1:1 binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), offering a stable, free production-grade OS.

• Based On: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Primary Focus: Long-term enterprise stability without licensing costs.
• Project Link: https://almalinux.org/

🚀 Popular Use Cases

• Enterprise Servers: A drop-in replacement for RHEL/CentOS systems.
• Web Hosting: widely supported by cPanel/WHM and other hosting control panels.
• High Performance Computing (HPC): Used in research and compute clusters.