AlmaLinux 8 Now Available on VPS Servers

We are happy to announce that AlmaLinux is now available to deploy KVM VPS Servers. AlmaLinux 8.3 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?

Below is a list of notable changes/new features:

• Matches the current RHEL release 1:1
• Effortless transition from CentOS, with minimal investment and no software changes
• AlmaLinux plans to offer 8.x release support commitment through 2029
• Forever free and open-source: no licenses, no usage restrictions, freely re-distributable

For full documentation: AlmaLinux 8.3 Release Notes

OS Template Overview

Please find an updated list of templates available for KVM VPS installations below.

Existing Linux VPS Templates

• CentOS 6.x (64 bit)

• CentOS 7 (64 bit)

• CentOS 8 (64 bit)

• Debian 8 (64 bit)

• Debian 9 (64 bit)

• Debian 10 (64 bit)

• Fedora 30 (64 bit)

• Fedora 31 (64 bit)

• Fedora 32 (64 bit)

• openSUSE 12.3 (64 bit)

• openSUSE 13.1 (64 bit)

• openSUSE 15.1 (64 bit)

• Scientific Linux 7.4 (64 bit)

• Ubuntu 14.04 LTS(64 bit)

• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64 bit)

• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64 bit)

• Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64 bit)

New VPS Templates

• AlmaLinux 8.3 (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 page.

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