Users now have additional Operating System choices to use with AlmaLinux VPS servers.
AlmaLinux 10 Now Available for VPS Servers
AlmaLinux 10 has just been added to the available OS templates for VPS servers. This template is available for immediate deployment and can be selected from the “OS Reinstall” menu in the Server Panel for existing servers.
What’s new in AlmaLinux 10?
Below is a list of notable changes/new features:
🚀 Release & Support Timeline
- General availability: May 27, 2025
- Kernel: Linux 6.12.0‑55.9.1
- Supported architectures: x86_64, x86_64_v2 (for older hardware), AArch64 (ARM64), ppc64le (IBM Power), s390x (IBM Z)
- Support lifecycle:
- Active updates until May 31, 2030
- Security-only updates until May 31, 2035
🧩 Major Technical Enhancements
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Improved Performance & Profiling
- Frame pointers enabled by default, allowing system-wide real-time tracing and profiling—important for developers optimizing performance-critical workloads
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Extended Legacy CPU Support
- Full RHEL‑compatible x86‑64‑v3 for modern CPUs plus optional x86‑64‑v2 binaries for older systems. EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) builds are also provided for v2 users, extending hardware lifespan for ~10 years
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Re‑enabled SPICE Protocol
- SPICE virtualization support has been restored for both server and client environments, after being dropped in RHEL 9
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Secure Boot on ARM
- Secure Boot support extended beyond Intel/AMD to include ARM platforms—ideal for growing ARM deployments or Raspberry Pi usage
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KVM Support on IBM POWER (Tech Preview)
- Virtualization using KVM on IBM Power hardware is now available in tech‑preview form, bringing it back after being unsupported since AlmaLinux 9
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Security Improvements
- Post‑quantum cryptography support via OpenSSL, OpenSSH suite, and crypto‑policies
- New sudo system role to centrally and consistently manage sudo configurations
- Introduction of Sequoia PGP tools (
sq,sqv) as modern alternatives to GnuPG
🧰 Package & Toolchain Updates
Here’s a snapshot of notable software versions included in AlmaLinux 10:
Languages & Compilers
- Python 3.12, Ruby 3.3, Node.js 22, Perl 5.40, PHP 8.3
- GCC 14.2, LLVM Toolset 19.1.7, Rust 1.84.1, Go 1.23
Server & Web Stack
- Apache HTTP Server 2.4.62, Nginx 1.26
- Varnish 7.6, Squid 6.10
Databases & Debug Tools
- MariaDB 10.11, MySQL 8.4, PostgreSQL 16, Valkey 8.0
- GDB 14.2, Valgrind 3.24, SystemTap 5.2, Dyninst 12.3.0, elfutils 0.192, libabigail 2.6
Monitoring & Development Tools
- PCP 6.3.2, Grafana 10.2.6, binutils 2.41, glibc 2.39, Annobin 12.92, CMake 3.30, Bash 5.2, crypto‑policies 20241128, Anaconda 40.22, SELinux‑policy 40.13, LLVM Toolset 19.1.7
🧭 Should You Upgrade or Test?
- Fresh installs: AlmaLinux 10 is production quality—go ahead with confidence.
- Upgrading from 8 or 9: The
ELevatetool support for migrating to AlmaLinux 10 is in progress—testing and preparation recommended first to ensure smooth migration
Some users on Fresh installs report things like default Firefox ESR v128, Wayland sessions, PipeWire audio—all fairly modern desktop defaults—but repository options and speed may vary depending on mirror location.
✅ Feature Summary Table
| Area | AlmaLinux 10 Highlights |
|---|---|
| Kernel & Support | Linux 6.12, support through 2035 |
| Legacy CPU | Continued x86_64 v2 support + EPEL |
| Profiling | Frame pointers enabled by default |
| Security | Post-quantum crypto, sudo roles, Sequoia PGP |
| Virtualization | SPICE re‑enabled; IBM Power KVM preview |
| Cloud/ARM | Secure Boot support on ARM & wide container/cloud support |
| Newer packages | Latest compilers, languages, databases, tools |
In short:
AlmaLinux 10.0 “Purple Lion” offers full RHEL 10 compatibility, enhanced security features, developer‑friendly performance tools, and expanded support for legacy and ARM hardware—backed by a robust long‑term support plan.
For full documentation: AlmaLinux 10.0 Release Notes
How to Deploy AlmaLinux 10 VPS?
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OS Templates Overview
Please find an updated list of templates available for KVM VPS installations below.
Existing Linux VPS Templates
- AlmaLinux 8 (64 bit)
- AlmaLinux 9 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 9 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 9 (64 bit)
- CentOS 7 (64 bit)
- CentOS 8 (64 bit)
- CentOS 9 Stream (64 bit)
- Debian 9 (64 bit)
- Debian 10 (64 bit)
- Debian 11 (64 bit)
- Debian 12 (64 bit)
- Fedora 30 (64 bit)
- Fedora 32 (64 bit)
- Fedora 34 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 13.1 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 15.1 (64 bit)
- Scientific Linux 7.4 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64 bit)
New VPS Templates
- AlmaLinux 10 (64 bit)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, we encourage you to contact us for support.
For the most updated list of OS templates available, please check the KVM VPS Servers page.
