CentOS 7 is dead. It was a fun ride but it's over. One easy upgrade path is migrating to AlmaLinux. It is easier than you think. Here's how.

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Migrating from CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux is simplified thanks to AlmaLinux's tools. The process involves backing up critical data, updating CentOS 7, installing necessary packages, running pre-upgrade checks, and then executing the migration commands. After migrating to AlmaLinux 8, further steps are needed to upgrade to AlmaLinux 9. The guide advises performing the migration on a non-production machine first and making a clone of the CentOS 7 drive as a precaution.

How to Migrate CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux