AlmaLinux OS 9 is a robust, stable, and enterprise-grade Linux distribution available on Azure Virtual Machines, designed for performance, security, and modern application development. This release is built upon the upstream Linux kernel version 5.14, offering a solid foundation for both traditional server workloads and cloud-native environments.

Key Highlights

Cloud and Container Development Enhancements -

AlmaLinux 9 introduces several improvements that enhance the developer experience for cloud-native applications and containerized workloads. These improvements help streamline the deployment and management of containers, making the OS a suitable choice for modern DevOps workflows and microservices architectures.

Improved Web Console (Cockpit) -

The integrated web-based management interface, Cockpit, has received significant updates in this release. Users can now enjoy a more responsive and feature-rich experience when managing system settings, monitoring performance, or performing administrative tasks—all through a browser-based UI

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 usage restrictions, and driven by a non-profit foundation ensuring transparency and community governance.

Updated Development Tools and Languages -

To support application modernization and development, AlmaLinux 9 ships with the latest stable versions of key programming languages and compiler tools.

Disclaimer - This Virtual Machine offering includes software that is distributed under free and open-source licenses. Each software component contained within this Virtual Machine is governed by the terms and conditions of its respective open-source license, which may include, but are not limited to, licenses such as the GNU General Public License (GPL), Apache License, MIT License, or others as applicable. All trademarks, service marks, and brand names referenced in this Virtual Machine offer are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The use of these marks within this offering is solely for identification purposes and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.

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