Announcing availability of AlmaLinux as an endorsed Linux distribution in Azure

Linux has become the most popular operating system on Azure as over 60% of customer cores run Linux-based workloads. We 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…

29/10/2024Linux and Open Source Blog

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