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Migrating from CentOS 8 to AlmaLinux 9: Comparing 3 Methods with Step-by-Step Instructions

By admin March 7, 2026

A step-by-step guide to migrating your server from CentOS 8 to AlmaLinux 9 using a safe 2-step process: convert to AlmaLinux 8 with the official script, then upgrade to AlmaLinux 9 with ELevate. Compares all 3 migration methods, analyzes trade-offs, and provides a complete post-migration checklist.

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Managing Services with firewalld on CentOS/RHEL: A Practical Guide

By admin March 6, 2026

firewalld is the default firewall management tool on CentOS/RHEL, offering flexible zone-based policies that are easier to manage than plain iptables. This article covers practical usage from quick start to rich rules, port forwarding, and tips drawn from real production server management.

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Configuring SELinux on Rocky Linux: Don’t Disable It Before You Understand What It Does

By admin March 6, 2026

From firsthand experience migrating 5 servers off CentOS 8 EOL to Rocky Linux, this guide covers how to configure SELinux properly — from Permissive for debugging to Enforcing on production — with practical audit2allow, sealert, and semanage examples.

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Installing and Configuring AlmaLinux as a CentOS Replacement: Real-World Experience

By admin March 2, 2026

A guide to installing AlmaLinux and migrating in-place from CentOS 7/8 to AlmaLinux without rebuilding servers. Compares AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux vs Oracle Linux from a practical DevOps perspective, with basic post-install security configuration included.