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Server provisioning w/ Almalinux 8 vs 9

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kwdamp
We're about to deploy a new server for use w/ CPanel bare metal. I'm a little confused with where we are on the Almalinux version support. Is Almalinux 9 now fully supported? Is that the recommended installation all other things being equal? I'd prefer not to install v 8 with less than 2 years left till EOL but I also can't afford to have any instability on a production server.

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  • ffeingol
    I'll let someone from cPanel chime in, but from the
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  • quietFinn
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  • kwdamp
    page that confuses me: Experimental: cPanel, L.L.C. supports all of the official production release kernels for AlmaLinux 9 as an experimental operating system for cPanel & WHM version 112.
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  • cPRex Jurassic Moderator
    Correct, but 114 is out now and is the stable version. Just use 9 :D
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  • Banu Andrei

    There is a big difference between active support and security support with Almalinux 8 and 9. For how long will cPanel support Almalinux 8? Until 2024 (Alma 8 active support) or until 2029 (security support)? Thanks!

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  • quietFinn

    cPanel supports AlmaLinux 8 until 2029.

    https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/1500007207341-How-long-will-cPanel-support-my-operating-system-

     

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  • Banu Andrei

    Great! I was afraid I have done a terrible mistake with the last 3 servers I have installed over Alma 8. Thanks!

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  • Banu Andrei

    However I am wondering if it would be possible for Alma 8 support to remain a little behind after general support ends. For instance, maybe cPanel will add some features or maybe a latest version that is only available on AlmaLinux 9. Is this likely to happen?

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  • cPRex Jurassic Moderator

    Not at this point - I would imagine the development for both OS will be the same for some time.

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