CentOS Stream 9 Now Available for Cloud VPS

We are happy to to announce the arrival of CentOS Stream 9. Highly-anticipated CentOS Stream 9.x brings with it numerous performance, security and development improvements…and now deploying on CentOS VPS Servers.

READ ALSO: VPS Guides > List of Available OS Templates

What is CentOS?

CentOS, which stands for Community Enterprise Operating System, is a Linux distribution that aims to provide a free, enterprise-class, community-supported computing platform functionally compatible with its upstream source, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). In other words, CentOS is essentially a free version of RHEL, built from the same source code that Red Hat uses for its commercial RHEL product.

CentOS is popular in the IT and server domain due to its stability, reliability, and extensive testing, making it a preferred choice for servers and enterprise environments. It is developed by a dedicated community under the CentOS Project, which collaborates closely with Red Hat but operates independently.

CentOS Stream 9 Now Available for Cloud VPS

CentOS Stream 9 introduces several new features and updates that are reflective of the future RHEL 9. These may include:

• Updated and Improved Toolchains: Newer versions of programming languages, compilers, and development tools.
• Enhanced Security Features: Including updated security policies and mechanisms to ensure system integrity and compliance.
• Kernel and Core System Improvements: Updates to the Linux kernel and core system libraries for better performance and hardware support.
• Cloud and Container Tooling: Improved support for cloud environments and containerization technologies like Podman, enabling more efficient development and deployment workflows.
• System Configuration and Management: Enhanced tools and utilities for system administration and configuration management.

It’s important to note that specifics can vary as CentOS Stream continuously receives updates and improvements. For the most detailed and up-to-date information about what’s new in CentOS Stream 9, consulting the official CentOS Project or Red Hat release notes and documentation is recommended.

For full documentation: CentOS Stream 9 Website

How to Deploy CentOS Stream 9 VPS?

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OS Templates Overview

Please find an updated list of KVM templates available for Cloud/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)
• 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)

New VPS Templates

• CentOS (Stream) 9 (64 bit)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, we encourage you to contact support.

For the most up-to-date list of available OS templates, please check the official changelog:

• VPS Guides > List of Available OS Templates

Further Reading:

• CentOS website
• CentOS VPS
• CentOS Stream 9 Announcement