AlmaLinux is a free, open-source, community driven enterprise Linux operating system designed to be a binary-compatible replacement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Built and maintained by the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, it provides long-term stability, regular security updates, and a predictable release cycle, making it a trusted CentOS alternative for businesses, developers, and cloud users. AlmaLinux delivers the reliability of RHEL without licensing costs, ensuring a seamless platform for running critical workloads, applications, containers, and DevOps pipelines in the cloud. Deploy into your cloud environment using the deployment links below:
AlmaLinux on Azure
Deploy AlmaLinux 10 on Azure
Deploy AlmaLinux 9.6 on Azure
Getting Started with AlmaLinux
Once your AlmaLinux server has been deployed, the following links explain how to connect to a Linux VM:
- How to connect to a Linux VM on Azure
- How to connect to a Linux VM on AWS
- How to connect to a Linux VM on GCP
Once connected and logged in, you’re now ready to start using your new Linux server.
Documentation / Support
Refer to the official documentation at: https://wiki.almalinux.org/
Firewall Ports
To setup AWS firewall rules refer to – AWS Security Groups
To setup Azure firewall rules refer to – Azure Network Security Groups
To setup Google GCP firewall rules refer to – Creating GCP Firewalls
Disclaimer: AlmaLinux is a trademark of AlmaLinux OS Foundation and licenced under GNU General Public License (GPL) v2. This is an official AlmaLinux release maintained by Cloud Infrastructure Services. This solution is not affiliated with or endorsed by AlmaLinux OS Foundation. No warrantee of any kind, express or implied, is included with this software.
