AlmaLinux is a community-owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term stability and providing a robust production-grade platform. It is 1:1 binary compatible with RHEL® and pre-Stream CentOS.
Key Features
- RHEL Compatibility: 1:1 binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Community Governed: Owned and controlled by the community, not a single company
- Long-term Support: 10-year lifecycle with security updates
- Production Ready: Stable, secure platform for enterprise workloads
- CloudLinux Backed: Supported by CloudLinux with strong financial backing
Target Audience
AlmaLinux is perfect for:
- Organizations migrating from CentOS Linux
- Enterprises needing RHEL compatibility without licensing costs
- System administrators managing production servers
- Companies requiring stable, long-term enterprise platforms
Enterprise Features
- Secure Boot Support: UEFI Secure Boot ready
- FIPS 140-2 Compliance: Federal security standards support
- Live Patching: KernelCare integration for zero-downtime updates
- Cloud Ready: Available on all major cloud platforms
Why Choose AlmaLinux?
AlmaLinux provides enterprise-grade stability and RHEL compatibility while being completely free and community-governed. Its ideal for organizations seeking a reliable CentOS replacement.