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    This product has charges associated with it for seller support. CentOS 8 is a robust and reliable enterprise-class Linux distribution designed for cloud environments, providing a stable platform for deploying applications in AWS EC2. With seamless integration into the AWS ecosystem, CentOS Stream 8 offers a consistent and familiar development experience, making it ideal for web hosting, software development, and application hosting across various workloads. Benefit from enhanced security features, improved performance, and long-term support, ensuring your systems are secure and up to date. Additionally, CentOS8 includes a vast repository of pre-built software packages, facilitating the rapid deployment of applications. Leverage the power of CentOS 8 to optimize your cloud infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency while enjoying the flexibility and scalability of the AWS cloud.

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    This is a repackaged open source software wherein additional charges apply for extended support with a 24 hour response time.

    CentOS 8 is a robust, enterprise-grade Linux distribution designed for reliability and performance. Built from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), it provides a stable and secure platform, making it suited for a variety of applications, from development to production environments.

    Key Features:

    • Enterprise-Ready: Based on RHEL sources, ensuring compatibility and stability for enterprise applications.
    • Long-Term Support: Enjoy long-term support with regular updates and security patches.
    • Modular Architecture: Flexible software management through modules, allowing you to customize your environment effortlessly.
    • Enhanced Security: Built-in security features, including SELinux, make it a secure choice for sensitive workloads.
    • Extensive Package Repositories: Access to a vast collection of open-source packages and tools through EPEL and CentOS Stream 8 repositories.

    Benefits:

    • Cost-Effective: Enjoy the benefits of enterprise support without the costs associated with commercial distributions.
    • Scalability: Ideal for server deployments, cloud applications, and containerized environments, CentOS8 can scale to meet your needs.
    • Community Support: Leverage the power of a large community for support and enhancement feedback.

    Use Cases:

    • Web Servers: Ideal for hosting applications using popular web technologies like Apache and NGINX.
    • Database Management: Host databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL with high availability and performance.
    • Development Environment: Perfect for developers looking to create and test applications in a secure and reliable environment.
    • Container Orchestration: Use with Kubernetes or OpenShift for building scalable cloud-native applications.

    Leverage CentOS Stream 8 to create a powerful, customizable environment tailored to your business objectives while benefiting from the security and stability it offers.

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    Highlights

    • CentOS Stream 8 from centos.org is a community-driven, enterprise-class operating system that provides a stable and secure environment for cloud applications. Its compatibility with RHEL ensures that users can deploy applications that adhere to business-critical needs. With a streamlined package management system and extensive repositories, users benefit from easy software installations and updates, allowing for seamless integration in diverse cloud infrastructures.
    • The CentOS 8 AMI is optimized for performance in the AWS EC2 environment, providing enhanced boot times and efficient resource utilization. This makes it ideal for hosting web servers, databases, and enterprise applications. Built-in security enhancements and regular updates allow organizations to maintain a robust security posture while ensuring compliance with industry standards, crucial for any production environment.
    • Designed for flexibility, CentOS8 supports various workloads, from containerized applications using Podman to virtualization via KVM. Its modularity allows developers to customize their environments according to specific project requirements. This versatility, combined with strong community support and documentation, positions CentOS8 as a top choice for educational institutions, startups, and large enterprises looking to leverage cloud technology effectively.

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    $0.28
    t2.micro
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    $0.21
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    $0.07
    x1e.32xlarge
    $4.48
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    $4.48
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    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

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    Once the instance is running, connect to it using a Secure Shell (SSH) client with the configured SSH key. The default username is 'centos'.

    OS commands via SSH: SSH as user 'centos' to the running instance and use sudo to run commands requiring root access.

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    Overview

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    Operating System Architecture
    Enterprise-grade Linux distribution built from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) sources with modular software management
    Security Framework
    Integrated SELinux security features providing robust protection for sensitive workloads
    Package Management
    Extensive package repositories including EPEL and CentOS Stream 8 with comprehensive open-source software collections
    Containerization Support
    Native compatibility with container technologies like Podman and integration with Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms
    System Compatibility
    Designed for cloud environments with optimized performance for web servers, databases, and enterprise application hosting
    Operating System Type
    "Minimal Linux distribution based on CentOS Stream 10 with lightweight package configuration"
    Network Optimization
    "Enhanced Networking with Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) enabled for improved network performance"
    Security Configuration
    "SELinux enabled with root login disabled and SSH public key authentication"
    Cloud Compatibility
    "Cloud-init integrated with automatic root partition and filesystem extension during boot"
    Automatic Update Mechanism
    "Automatically updated at launch with latest CentOS Stream 10 security patches"
    Operating System Conversion
    "Provides in-place conversion tooling for rpm-based Linux distributions using Convert2RHEL utility"
    Extended Security Support
    "Offers security patches and updates until June 2028 for legacy Linux infrastructure"
    Infrastructure Consistency
    "Supports consistent management across physical, virtual, private cloud, public cloud, and edge deployments"
    Security Technology
    "Integrates advanced security technologies, controls, and certifications for comprehensive IT infrastructure protection"

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    Alex Kvasnytskyy

    Provides stability in testing with predictable updates but lacks long-term support for production use

    Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    We started using CentOS  for our operations as soon as it became available. Initially, we used CentOS  for its long-term support. It served as a stable production environment. However, they changed from a long-term support cycle and started dropping new versions every two or three years, making it less ideal for stable production environments. We experienced some incidents after updates, which led us to switch to long-term support on AlmaLinux .

    What is most valuable?

    CentOS was a stable and predictable environment, providing a consistent update cycle once a month. Their updates initially followed the schedule of Fedora and RHEL  distributions, focusing on delivering a stable testing environment. However, the update cycle changed when CentOS was prioritized for updates, causing stability issues. We began to experience incidents with updates that disrupted features. Consequently, our organization transitioned to AlmaLinux  for its long-term support.

    What needs improvement?

    CentOS removed long-term support, and version releases every two to three years are not ideal for production environments because they necessitate frequent updates.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for probably more than ten to twelve years.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    We did not experience any problems integrating CentOS within our existing infrastructure because it remains a RHEL-based distribution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I believe CentOS is stable, but we are gradually moving away from it. Currently, we have five to ten servers on CentOS out of our 60 to 70-service environment.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I think CentOS remains a stable solution, but it is not our primary platform due to the reduced long-term support.

    How are customer service and support?

    We never used customer support as we did not pay for those services. However, I would rate the documentation about eight in terms of usefulness.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up CentOS is straightforward, and you simply boot from a CD to get started.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    CentOS is a free product with free updates. There are third-party companies available for support, but they charge varying amounts for their services.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated RHEL . It offers various enhancements, like the Ansible  Tower , which includes a GUI and scheduling features. However, RHEL's pricing is high, making it less attractive.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I would not recommend CentOS for production environments because it requires frequent updates every two to three years due to its lack of long-term support. However, for learning Linux or experimental use, CentOS is a suitable and cost-effective platform with ample documentation. I would probably rate it about seven to eight.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Wayne-Green

    Stable and versatile platform with strong community support

    Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for testing software and applications in the IT industry. I also study the storage system of AI on CentOS .

    What is most valuable?

    CentOS adapts well to many software and applications, providing good compatibility. Additionally, there are many online communities to learn from, which is beneficial.

    What needs improvement?

    CentOS can be somewhat difficult for beginners, as it has a complex UI, especially for those not in the IT field. Adding more support could be beneficial, though Red Hat with IBM support is an alternative that may be costly. Also, modernizing CentOS could be a suggestion.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    CentOS is a stable operating system, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    I do not have personal experience with customer service for CentOS.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was very easy. I would rate the ease of setup at 8.5 out of ten.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I am not responsible for the setup cost in my company, so I am unsure about the cost of the license.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend CentOS for its stability and its ability to adapt to many software and applications. It is also very accessible.

    Mahender Nirwan

    In-depth documentation available and command-line utility works well

    Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
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    What is our primary use case?

    Our clients are pharmaceutical companies, and they're hesitant to change anything that's working. They want us to continue with what's proven. So we stayed on CentOS 7 for a long time. If we changed, we'd have to provide extensive validation that the new operating system is perfect and has no vulnerabilities.

    However, CentOS 7 reached its end of life a few months ago, forcing us to migrate to CentOS 9. This was a big effort because we have a lot of in-house servers. For the production servers on AWS, we didn't face any issues migrating from CentOS 7.

    What is most valuable?

    The in-depth documentation available for CentOS is great. If I need to install a feature or fix a server issue, I can easily find answers online. The CentOS community is also vast and helpful. Overall, I think it's a very good Linux distribution.

    We work on the terminal. If you work on the server, the command-line interface makes perfect sense because we need to do automation, and that requires entering commands. The command-line utility works perfectly. I have no issues with it.

    For security, we have an AWS load balancer in front of our servers. We don't give public access to our CentOS servers directly. That's why I haven't focused much on CentOS's security features, as AWS is ultimately responsible for the security.

    What needs improvement?

    One issue I recently faced, but I think it was due to my IT support guys, was that when the server storage gets full, the service crashes. It's very difficult to regain access and stability in that situation. That could be improved.

    So, the stability might be improved. But I don't think it's a CentOS-level issue. The system administrators need to come up with a solution for that, but I don't think it's CentOS's fault. I haven't done any research [R&D] on this issue.

    There's one thing for sure. We recently migrated from CentOS 7 to CentOS 9, and it was a bit difficult. For example, updating Windows is simple; you just download it, and it takes about 15-20 minutes. But that's not the case with migrating from CentOS 7 to 9. 

    We had to back up the entire server, launch a new server, and then restore the backup to the new server. We couldn't directly migrate. I think that was a bit of a problem. The setup and updates are not that new in CentOS.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    Everyone in my company has used CentOS from the very beginning. So, we've been using it for the past five to six years. We used CentOS 7 for four or five years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It's very stable. We've hosted other solutions for about three to five years, and I've never seen an issue at the OS level. But upgrades are a different story.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a pretty scalable product. Currently, our production schools are hosted on CentOS. So, that is about ten lakhs (one million) users could be using it. I'm not entirely sure about the exact number, but since the application is hosted on the CentOS operating system, that's the approximate user base.

    How are customer service and support?

    A ton of articles are available on the internet about CentOS, so I haven't really felt the need for active support. But overall, you can say that the internet is still a great source of information on how to work with CentOS.

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup is pretty straightforward. We've installed other facilities that are just as good. There's nothing particularly different in the process.

    The integration is as good as any other Linux platform. If another Linux platform can integrate with something, then CentOS can also integrate with it.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I think we don't pay for it. It's a Linux distribution, so it's open source. But I'm not sure if they might be charging for support or not because I haven't contacted their support.

    What other advice do I have?

    For CentOS, I would rate it as nine out of ten.

    CentOS is pretty old now, so I wouldn't recommend anyone use it. Everyone should follow the Docker container model at the moment. They should build their Alpine images of Dockers and host them. 

    If they want to host them in the cloud, then AWS ECS (Elastic Container Service) works fine. If they want to host their services on-premises, they can use Kubernetes to host them.

    Van Cotoco

    Free, easy to deploy, and provides regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities

    Reviewed on Aug 08, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for file servers and emails. It is an operating system. Our email server, file server, and web server are running on CentOS.

    What is most valuable?

    The product is stable. We have to update it every once in a while. The vendor updates the tool regularly to solve vulnerabilities. We have to do patches. The software and hardware compatibility are updated. The vendor updates the versions to keep up with the new hardware.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution must improve its security. It must provide security against hackers. The security features must always be updated.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for more than 15 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The tool is stable. I rate the stability a ten out of ten. It doesn’t shut down or crash.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The tool is not for large systems. We have about 20 users in our organization. We are not planning to change the solution for now.

    How are customer service and support?

    We get plenty of support from the web. Since the product is open-sourced, a lot of community support is available. We can find answers to our queries.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is easy. I rate the ease of setup an eight or nine out of ten. The time taken for deployment depends on what we have to add to the tool. Generally, the deployment can be done in about an hour.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The product is free. It’s open-sourced. It is the biggest advantage of the product.

    What other advice do I have?

    Many software applications are open source. We do not have to spend money on them. Many people are using CentOS. It is a popular OS for those who don’t want to spend lots of money on Windows. People who are knowledgeable in setting up servers use the product. Those who do not know the technical setup choose Windows. CentOS users are programmers with technical knowledge.

    Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    SHUBHAM BHINGARDE

    Used as an operating system and easily integrates with other systems

    Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    We used the solution as an operating system. We were using CentOS because it supported the Red Hat flavor. Now that CentOS has stopped providing the support, we have switched to Alma OS.

    What is most valuable?

    We used the solution as an operating system. The solution is simple to use.

    What needs improvement?

    Currently, CentOS is not providing support, so you will not get new packages that are compatible with that operating system.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution provides good stability.

    I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Around 70% of our organization is using CentOS.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We previously used Ubuntu. We switched to CentOS because it was a business requirement, and our clients demanded it.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    CentOS is an open source that is free of cost.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend CentOS to other users because it supports the Red Hat flavor. It is easy to integrate the solution with other tools and systems.

    Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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