CentOS Stream 10 LVM Image on Azure

CentOS Stream 10 Virtual Machine provides a lightweight, secure, continuously delivered RHEL-upstream image for Azure users. Packaged and maintained by ProComputers, it is optimized for cloud-init automation, fast boot, and development or pre-production workloads — the ideal choice for teams seeking early access to features before they appear in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Deploy CentOS Stream 10 on Azure with confidence — the LVM partitioned image in Azure offers flexible disk management, easy resizing, and better scalability for dynamic workloads.

Key Features of CentOS Stream 10 Image on Azure

• Rolling-release model: delivers updates slightly ahead of RHEL 10.
• Cloud-init enabled: automated provisioning and configuration in Azure.
• Fast boot times: tuned for Azure Managed Disks and optimized defaults.
• Secure by default: SELinux enforced, SSH hardened, minimal package footprint.
• Accelerated Networking support: low-latency, high-throughput Azure workloads.

Benefits of Using CentOS Stream 10 Virtual Machine

• Future-ready development: preview upcoming RHEL 10 changes in Azure.
• Upstream alignment: maintained by Red Hat with strong ties to RHEL.
• Stability for dev/test: ideal for development and pre-production workloads.
• Lightweight VM image: efficient for CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native apps.

Use Cases for CentOS Stream 10 in Microsoft Azure

• Deploy scalable web servers with Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python.
• Run popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
• Host e-commerce sites such as Magento or PrestaShop.
• Launch production-ready databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Power LAMP/LEMP stacks for custom app deployments.
• Serve static websites and dynamic applications with backend logic.
• Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins.
• Deploy REST APIs and frameworks like Node.js or Django.

Conclusion

Deploy this CentOS Stream 10 Azure VM image today to unlock a powerful, RHEL-upstream platform built for developers, system integrators, and IT operations teams. With full optimization for Microsoft Azure, it enables fast provisioning, secure configurations, and reliable performance. Start building cloud-native applications, testing RHEL-compatible workloads, and automating infrastructure with enterprise-grade efficiency, flexibility, and transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this VM RHEL-compatible? Yes. CentOS Stream 10 sits just upstream of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, offering a rolling preview of the next minor release. While closely aligned, it is not bug-for-bug identical with RHEL.
• Can I use it for production? CentOS Stream 10 is best suited for development, testing, and pre-production. For stable, long-term support in production, consider Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, Oracle Linux, or RHEL itself.
• Who maintains this image? This CentOS Stream 10 VM image is packaged and maintained by ProComputers, ensuring quality, reliability, and ongoing updates for Azure users.

Why Choose ProComputers for CentOS Stream 10 Images?

With over a decade of Microsoft Azure expertise, ProComputers delivers secure, optimized, cloud-ready Linux VM images — including CentOS Stream 10 on Azure. Each virtual machine image is minimal, hardened, and engineered for fast performance and enterprise-grade flexibility.

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