Web Hosting & VPS Tips

Pick hosts offering AlmaLinux 8 or 9—a CentOS replacement for stable VPS hosting Linode supports AlmaLinux using dnf install mysql-server for databases and firewalld for firewalls Verify this in their OS options—look for \"AlmaLinux 8\" as a RHEL-compatible choice Its enterprise focus ensures long-term support (e g until 2029 for AlmaLinux 8) ideal for cPanel and SSH setups Check for SSD storage (e g Linode’s 25GB minimum) to speed up MySQL queries After deployment confirm with—expect \"AlmaLinux release 8 8 (Sapphire Caracal)\"—and test uptime with uptime