What is AlmaLinux?

Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the established CloudLinux OS.

From where can I download Alma Linux?

For free you can download it from AlmaLinux official website here.

How to instal AlmaLinux?

When booting for the first time from the CD you will se the default install screen of AlmaLinux:

Choose “Install AlmaLinux 8” and press Enter:

Select the installation language that you prefer and press Continue

In this windows you need to create a password for the root user and decide how to install AlmaLinux on your hard disk drive. After this setting you can continue and press Begin Installation.

After the installation process has finished the Reboot System button is going to become blue, press it and the system is going to reboot.

After the reboot you are going to enter as root and here is the installed os first view:

Here is a quick video on how to install AlmaLinux

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