With CentOS 8 reaching its end of life, AlmaLinux emerges as a stable and secure 1:1 binary-compatible fork of RHEL. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the migration process from CentOS to AlmaLinux.
sudo dnf update -y
This command updates all the packages on your system to the latest versions.
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AlmaLinux/almalinux-deploy/master/almalinux-deploy.sh
This command downloads the migration script from AlmaLinux's official repository.
sudo bash almalinux-deploy.sh
Execute the script to start the migration process. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.
sudo reboot
Reboot your system to boot with the AlmaLinux kernel.
cat /etc/redhat-release
sudo grubby --info DEFAULT | grep AlmaLinux
These commands verify that your system is now running AlmaLinux.
If you face any errors during the migration process, consult the official migration guide for detailed troubleshooting steps.
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