1 - ALMA LINUX 8: ENTERPRISE GRADE LINUX WITH EXPECTED END OF LIFE SUPPORT UNTIL 2029

AlmaLinux OS is a Linux distribution that was created by CloudLinux to provide a community-supported, production-grade enterprise operating system that is binary-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). AlmaLinux continues the good work from CentOS 8.

CentOS was originally derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux and has maintained a similar level of stability since 2004. CentOS used to be one of the most popular Linux distribution used in data centers globally. Especially because of its long term support (LTS) cycle of at least 10 years.

However, CentOS's life cycle was shortened from 2029 to December 2021 after Red Hat was acquired by IBM. In response, CloudLinux created AlmaLinux to provide a community-supported, production-grade enterprise Linux distribution that is binary-compatible with RHEL and has a life cycle of at least 10 years. AlmaLinux was released on April 27, 2021. End of life support for AlmaLinux is currently scheduled for April 2029, sponsored by CloudLinux and released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

This image has been prepared and migrated from CentOS 8 with Virtualmin GPL to AlmaLinux 8.5 carefully.

Github: https://github.com/AlmaLinux/
Open source software license: https://almalinux.org/p/the-almalinux-os-licensing-policy/

2 - VIRTUALMIN GPL: WEB-BASED VIRTUAL HOSTING CONTROL PANEL. A GREAT OPEN SOURCE ALTERNATIVE FOR CPANEL

Virtualmin is a powerful and flexible web hosting control panel for Linux systems. It is designed to make web hosting easier by providing a simple and easy-to-use interface to manage websites, email accounts, databases, and more. Virtualmin is available in both free open-source (GPL) and paid versions via virtualmin.com.

By using Virtualmin GPL with AlmaLinux, you can manage multiple websites, domains, email accounts, databases, SSL certificates, and much more from a single Web interface.

VirtualMin GPL also includes Webmin. This is a powerful and feature-rich Web-based admin interface for Unix/Linux systems that allows you to manage your server without having to use the command line.

Virtualmin is a trademark of Virtualmin, inc. Virtualmin is not developed by us. All support as mentioned on this page is provided by us without any endorsement of Virtualmin, inc. For support by Virtualmin, inc, please look at https://www.virtualmin.com/documentation/system/support/ and https://forum.virtualmin.com/.

Github: https://github.com/virtualmin/virtualmin-gpl
Open source license: https://github.com/virtualmin/virtualmin-gpl/blob/master/LICENSE

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS AMI?

This Amazon AWS AMI includes support that will help you set up and initially use AlmaLinux OS 8 and Virtualmin GPL Control Panel. This support is provided by us as and not by Amazon AWS and includes:

1 - Getting started with AlmaLinux OS 8 and Virtualmin GPL.
2 - Answering general questions about using AlmaLinux OS and Virtualmin GPL Control Panel.
3 - Configuring AlmaLinux OS 8 for optimal use with Virtualmin GPL.
4 - The basic configuration of Virtualmin GPL Control Panel.
5 - Updating the general installation of AlmaLinux OS 8 and Virtualmin GPL.

The support does not include, for example:

1 - Custom or specific configurations beyond the initial deployment of AlmaLinux OS 8 and Virtualmin GPL.
2 - Troubleshooting of your application or website.
3 - Support for issues that are specific to your application or website.

GETTING STARTED WITH THIS AMI FOR ALMALINUX OS 8 AND VIRTUALMIN GPL

The initial setup process has 7 steps:

1 - Setup the appropriate security groups for AlmaLinux OS 8 and Virtualmin GPL
2 - Launch the AMI with a new or your existing key pair
3 - Convert your key pair from PEM to PPT format
4 - Use WinSCP and Putty to access the EC2 Instance
5 - Set a root password
6 - Log into Virtualmin
7 - Make your first Virtual Server (= domain with website or web application)

For detailed instruction, please check out:

https://f-think.com/products/ami-almalinux-85-virtualmin-control-panel/

Support requests can be submitted via:
https://f-think.com/support-form/