AlmaLinux OS 9 Overview

AlmaLinux OS 9 is a robust, stable, and enterprise-grade Linux distribution available on Azure Virtual Machines. It is designed for performance, security, and modern application development. Built on the upstream Linux kernel version 5.14, it supports both traditional server workloads and cloud-native environments.

Key Highlights

🚀 Cloud and Container Development Enhancements:
Improved experience for cloud-native apps and container workloads. Supports DevOps workflows and microservices architectures.

🖥️ Improved Web Console (Cockpit):
A more responsive, feature-rich browser-based interface for system management and monitoring.

🔒 Robust Security:
Includes SELinux by default, regular security updates, and enterprise-grade security tooling.

🌍 Truly Open:
Completely free to use, with no licensing costs or restrictions. Governed by a non-profit foundation for transparency.

🧰 Updated Development Tools and Languages:
Ships with the latest stable versions of key languages and compiler tools for modern development.

🆕 What's New in AlmaLinux 9

• 🧠 Kernel Version: 5.14.0-70.13.1.el9_0
• 📦 Repositories: SAP, SAPHANA
• 💻 Programming Languages & Tools:
  • Perl: 5.32
  • PHP: 8.0
  • Git: 2.31
  • Python: 3.9.10
• 🌐 Web Servers:
  • Apache HTTP Server: 2.4.51
  • Varnish Cache: 6.6
  • Squid: 5.2
• 🗃️ Database Servers:
  • MySQL: 8.0
  • Redis: 6.2
• ⚙️ Components & Compilers:
  • GCC: 11.2.1
  • glibc: 2.34
  • binutils: 2.35.2
  • Go Toolset: 1.17.7
• 📈 Performance & Debugging Tools:
  • PCP: 5.3.5
  • Grafana: 7.5.11
  • GDB: 10.2
  • Valgrind: 3.18.1
  • SystemTap: 4.6
  • Dyninst: 11.0.0
  • elfutils: 0.186
• ☕ Java Tools:
  • Maven: 3.6
  • Ant: 1.10

Disclaimer: This VM contains free, open-source software. We do not provide commercial licenses for any of the products mentioned. Trademarks are used for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

The AlmaLinux OS Marks are trademarks of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation.