The latest AlmaLinux OS 9.5 delivers robust updates, new tools, and improved performance, solidifying its place as a open-source alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5.
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has unveiled AlmaLinux OS 9.5, codenamed “Teal Serval,” offering the open-source community a powerful and free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5. Built to mirror RHEL’s capabilities, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 combines stability with features to enhance system performance and developer productivity.
This release introduces significant updates for system monitoring, performance visualization, and data collection. It also includes improvements in security, with revamped cryptographic policies that now extend to Java algorithm selection, fortifying the platform against emerging threats.
For developers, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 delivers new and updated compilers such as GCC 14, LLVM 18.1.8, Rust 1.79.0, and Go 1.22, enhancing application development and management. Additionally, SELinux policies have been refined to allow the QEMU Guest Agent to execute confined commands, while ca-certificates have been updated to better support trusted CA roots in the OpenSSL directory format.
The release also brings an array of updated components, including .NET 9.0, Node.js 22, Apache 2.4.62, and more, ensuring compatibility with modern application frameworks. New tools such as BIND 9.18, GDB 14.2, and Grafana 10.2.6 further expand its utility for developers and system administrators alike.
Powered by Linux kernel 5.14.0-427.13.1.el9_4, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 offers robust support for various architectures, including x86_64, AArch64, PowerPC 64-bit Little Endian, and IBM system Z, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of systems.
Users seeking to explore AlmaLinux OS 9.5 can download installation ISOs from the official website. Current users can easily upgrade to the latest version using a single command in their terminal. With its continuous improvements and community-driven ethos, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 reaffirms its role as a dependable RHEL alternative for businesses, developers, and open-source enthusiasts.
