Microsoft Press Release: October 29, 2024: Linux has become the most popular operating system on Azure as over 60% of customer cores run Linux-based workloads. We (Microsoft) are committed to continuously investing in the platform to enhance the Linux and open source experience in Azure, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers.
AlmaLinux has been available in the Azure Marketplace for over three years and we are excited to announce it is now an endorsed Linux distribution in Azure. AlmaLinux is a free, community-owned, enterprise-grade Linux distribution that is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and offers long-term stability and security features. AlmaLinux is used by a wide range of customers in Azure and has become an increasing popular choice as CentOS Linux users look for alternatives following its end of life. The endorsement of AlmaLinux in Azure is a testament to its reliability, security, and performance.
“The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is thrilled that AlmaLinux has been recognized as an endorsed Linux distribution in Azure. This endorsement underscores our commitment to providing a stable, secure, and high-performance Linux distribution for enterprise environments. Being an endorsed distribution in Azure not only validates the reliability and quality of AlmaLinux but also ensures that our users can confidently deploy and manage their workloads in Azure.” – benny Vasquez, Chair of the Board, AlmaLinux OS Foundation
