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How to deal with cPanel CentOS 7 EOL?

In the ever-evolving realm of web hosting and server management, a pivotal shift is on the horizon.

If have a cPanel server or a cPanel account, you may have already heard that CentOS 7 Linux maintenance updates will end on June 30th, 2024.

Interestingly, this has put many of our customers in a spot. In the latest update, cPanel & WHM version 110 announced that it will be the last version supporting CentOS 7, and support for this version is set to end on June 30, 2024.

This move is driven by the end-of-life status of CentOS 7, which poses security risks due to the absence of security patches and potential disruptions.

How does this affect you?

While CentOS 7 will enter the “Maintenance Support 2” phase on June 30, 2024, it will receive only critical security updates and high-priority bug fixes.

Unfortunately, the lack of new vulnerabilities doesn’t mean your system is immune. The increased scrutiny of code has brought attention to potential security loopholes in older operating systems, emphasizing the need to migrate promptly.

So, what next?

In normal scenarios, the obvious next move would be to CentOS 8. However, CentOS Linux 8 was discontinued on December 31st, 2021. Hence, this is no longer a viable option. With no CentOS 9, it is time to consider other options.

To safeguard your website or server, our experts recommend migrating to a server running AlmaLinux 8, Rocky Linux 8, or CloudLinux™ 8 before the June 30, 2024 deadline.

The process involves ensuring a stable production environment

Since we cannot upgrade from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux 8, we can opt for one of these two options:

• Migrate to a fresh server having Almalinux or Rocky Linux
• Use the Elevate script to upgrade our cPanel & WHM CentOS 7 server installation to AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux

Method 1: Migrate to a Fresh Server

Before you get ready to migrate to AlmaLinux 8, there is an unexpected twist! AlmaLinux 8 will no longer have active support after May 2024. Additionally, security support ends on March 2029.

So, how about we stay ahead of the curve and migrate to AlmaLinux 9?

This will give us leeway where we can enjoy active support until May 2027 and security support until 2032.

The first step in the process involves migrating from Cpanel CentOS 7 server to AlmaLinux 8 as seen in this article.

Then, follow the steps in this article to upgrade from AlamaLinux 8 to 9.

This strategy offers us clean and secure outcomes. Furthermore, we can optimize hardware and software configurations as per put needs. With a lower chance of potential issues, its no wonder most user prefer this method.

If you run into trouble along the way, drop a line in the comments or contact our Experts for further help.

Method 2:Elevate Script

Now, we are going to take a look at how to use the cPanel Elevate Project’s script to upgrade from CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux. One of the key benefits of this method is that we get to maintain existing settings and data.

Check out this link for an easy guide on switching from CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux using the Elevate script. It’s your ticket to a hassle-free upgrade!

Interestingly, many users prefer the elevate scrip which reduces downtime compared to traditional migrations. Additionally, it preserves historical design decisions for business continuity.

If you opt to upgrade to AlmaLinux 8, why not take the leap to AlmaLinux 9 as suggested earlier?

So get ready to bid adieu to CentOS 7 and usher in the next phase.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to stay ahead of the curve with the cPanel CentOS 7 EOL at our doorstep.