Migrate from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux with our simple guide to improve security, stability, and performance. Our Google Cloud Support team is ready to assist you. 

Migrate from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux

CloudLinux OS is designed for shared hosting companies that require improved performance, security, and stability. Its Lightweight Virtual Environment technology, which is based on CentOS, allows it to provide resources to each user independently of other users. To learn how to switch from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux, keep reading the article.

What is CloudLinux?

CloudLinux OS is a commercial Linux distribution designed for shared hosting providers, developed by CloudLinux, Inc. It is based on CentOS and makes use of the RPM package manager and OpenVZ kernel. The Lightweight Virtual Environment (LVE), its primary feature, isolates every user with specific CPU, memory, I/O, and process constraints. Consequently, it improves security, performance, and stability. The cldeploy script, which installs its kernel, updates repositories, and activates LVE, makes switching simple. Lastly, reboot to smoothly activate CloudLinux.

Key Advantages of Using CloudLinux

CloudLinux speeds up and improves the security of hosting. It protects private files from others and keeps users apart to prevent the neighbor effect. Monitoring and managing CPU, RAM, I/O, and MySQL utilization is simple. Every account is safely stored in its CageFS system. PHP versions 5.2–5.6, 7.0–7.4, and 8.0–8.3 are available for users to select. Improved security, stability, and flexibility are provided by its compatibility with all major control panels and its ability to thwart symbolic link attacks.

Requirements for CloudLinux Migration from CentOS 7

Prior to moving, be sure that you have:

• An active CloudLinux license (IP-based or key-based).
• sudo or root access to your server.
• A minimum of 5GB of free storage space and 4GB of RAM.
• 7.9 CentOS or an equivalent version.
• Most recent versions of Plesk or cPanel (if a control panel is being used).
• Complete backups of all information.
• Stable IP and a suitable hostname.
• A screen utility to maintain SSH sessions is optional.

Read our expert guide on How to Uninstall CloudLinux for quick removal steps.

How to Migrate from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux

Step 1: Make a backup of every file and setting on your server. Make sure the backup is functional. Use SSH to log in as root.

Step 2: Update your control panel (if using Plesk or cPanel) and all CentOS 7 software. To apply updates, restart.

Step 3: Install any necessary CloudLinux migration data, ELevate or Leapp packages, and repositories.

Step 4: Using your IP-based activation or licensing key, download and run the cldeploy script. Enable LVE Manager and CageFS, reboot, and verify the CloudLinux kernel

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Conclusion 

Migrating from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux enhances hosting performance, security, and stability. Proper preparation makes the process reliable and speedy. Make a backup of your server first. After that, install and update all prerequisites. Run the conversion script after that. Lastly, reboot and immediately begin using CloudLinux features.

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