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Where Open-Source Flexibility Meets Rock-Solid Enterprise Security and Performance
As a long-time partner and founding sponsor of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, TuxCare keeps AlmaLinux secure, compatible,
and enterprise-strong, giving organizations a powerful alternative to conventional – and costly – commercial OS options.
On its own, AlmaLinux – a community-supported open-source Linux distribution – delivers
the reliability and governance that organizations expect.
Combined with TuxCare, AlmaLinux delivers enterprise-grade compliance,
performance, and value – rivaling top commercial OS options without the high costs.
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First Release | Mar. ’21, AlmaLinux 8.3 | Oct. 2006 | June ’21, Rocky Linux 8.4 | Sept. ’19, Stream 8.0 | Mar. 2002 |
RHEL Compatibility | Minor Version** | Minor Version** | Minor Version** | Major Version* | n/a |
Average Release Delay for 9-Series Minor Versions | 4.83 days | 14.5 days | 17.33 days | n/a | n/a |
Errata | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Lifecycle | Endless with TuxCare (standard 10 years + endless extension) | 13 Years (standard 10 years + 3 years of extended support) |
10 Years | 5.5 Years | 14 years (standard 10 years + 4 years of extended support) |
Commercial Support | 3rd party | Oracle, 3rd parties | 3rd party | 3rd Party | 1st party (Red Hat) |
Live Patching Service | KernelCare | Oracle Ksplice, KernelCare | KernelCare | Not available | Kpatch, KernelCare |
FIPS Compliance*** | 140-3 for 9.2, 3rd party | Many, 1st party | Not available | Not available | Many, 1st party |
Architectures (all: x86_64) | x86_64 (at launch) aarch64 (since 8.4) ppc64le (since 8.5) s390x (since 8.6) |
x86_64 aarch64 |
x86_64 aarch64 (versions ≥ 9) ppc64le (versions ≥ 9) s390x (versions ≥ 9) |
x86_64 aarch64 ppc64le s390x |
x86_64 aarch64 ppc64le s390x |
Backing Organization | AlmaLinux OS Foundation (501c6 non-profit) | Oracle, Inc. | Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation | Red Hat, Inc. | Red Hat, Inc. |
For organizations that can’t afford downtime – ensuring seamless AlmaLinux updates, fixes, and long-term stability.
TuxCare-vetted repository of all AlmaLinux updates with guaranteed uptime and SLOs
Endless security support for each AlmaLinux major version
Expedited 24/7 break-and-fix support, covering:
For teams that prefer by-the-hour access to experts and advice on OS migrations, backups, security updates, and system design – whenever they need it.
Pay-as-you-go support in 5,10 and 20-hour bundles
Enterprise-grade support for AlmaLinux and a range of open-source applications, covering:
For organizations that prioritize long-term security updates or ongoing compliance for their FIPS-validated AlmaLinux deployments.
Long-term High and Critical security updates for AlmaLinux 9.2, 9.6 and 9.10 (FIPS-certified releases) 1
Full suite of five FIPS-validated modules (kernel, OpenSSL, libcrypt, NSS, and GnuTLS)
FIPS-compliant security patches that do not change the validated cryptography to ensure FIPS 140-3 continuity
Re-certification for cryptographic CVEs (much faster than the general FIPS 140-3 certification process)
1 Disclaimer: The minor versions of AlmaLinux eligible for Extended Security Updates are subject to change. TuxCare reservers the right to modify these versions at any time without prior notice.
For organizations that need to harden their operating systems while avoiding common pitfalls.
Mapping CIS/STIG controls to compliance standards like PCI-DSS or ISO27001
Scripts for CIS/STIG hardening automation
Compliance scanning support – from creating audit checks to configuring vulnerability scanners
Assistance in selecting the most appropriate scanner based on your needs/environments
For enterprises seeking highly tailored solutions that accommodate their unique support requirements.
Open-source application support within the predefined Scope of Work
Customized solutions (AlmaLinux packages, KernelCare Enterprise patches, Extended Security Updates package list, etc.) based on your needs
Migration requests
Zero downtime + Zero Maintenance Windows + Fully Automated
Tell us a little about your environment and needs, and we’ll help you
design the perfect support package.