Compute Instances - Linux Versions
IMS Cloud offers a variety of Linux distributions for your compute instances, each tailored to meet different needs and preferences. Below, you'll find detailed information about each available Linux version.
AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux is a free and open-source Linux distribution that is fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 64bit | Latest version with full binary compatibility with RHEL 9 |
| 8 64bit_updated | Updated version of AlmaLinux 8 with the latest patches |
| 8 64bit | Original release of AlmaLinux 8 |
CentOS
CentOS (Community ENTerprise Operating System) is a free, enterprise-class Linux distribution that is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 8 64bit_latest_updated | Latest CentOS 8 with all updates applied |
| 8 64bit_latest | Latest CentOS 8 release |
| 7.9 64bit_latest | Latest CentOS 7.9 release |
| 7 64bit_latest_updated | Latest CentOS 7 with all updates applied |
Debian/GNU
Debian is a free operating system that uses the Linux kernel and is developed by a large community of volunteers.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 12 64bit_updated | Latest Debian 12 with the most recent updates |
| 12 64bit | Original release of Debian 12 |
| 11 64bit_updated | Latest Debian 11 with the most recent updates |
| 11 64bit | Original release of Debian 11 |
FreeBSD (Unix-like (BSD))
FreeBSD is an advanced operating system derived from BSD, the version of UNIX developed at the University of California, Berkeley.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 64bit | Latest FreeBSD 14.1 with advanced networking, security, and storage features |
| 13.1 64bit | Original release of FreeBSD 13.1 with all standard features |
Rocky Linux
Rocky Linux is a community-driven project that provides a freely available enterprise-grade operating system compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 64bit | Latest Rocky Linux 9 with full binary compatibility with RHEL 9 |
| 8_updated 64bit | Updated version of Rocky Linux 8 with the latest patches |
| 8 64bit | Original release of Rocky Linux 8 |
Ubuntu Server
Ubuntu Server is a free, open-source server operating system that is widely used in cloud and enterprise environments.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 24.04 64bit_optimized_updated | Optimized and updated version of Ubuntu 24.04 |
| 24.04 64bit_optimized | Optimized version of Ubuntu 24.04 |
| 24.04 64bit | Original release of Ubuntu 24.04 |
| 22.04 64bit_optimized_updated | Optimized and updated version of Ubuntu 22.04 |
| 22.04 64bit_optimized | Optimized version of Ubuntu 22.04 |
| 22.04 64bit | Original release of Ubuntu 22.04 |
| 20.04 64bit_optimized_updated | Optimized and updated version of Ubuntu 20.04 |
| 20.04 64bit_optimized | Optimized version of Ubuntu 20.04 |
| 20.04 64bit | Original release of Ubuntu 20.04 |
| 18.04 64bit_optimized_updated | Optimized and updated version of Ubuntu 18.04 |
| 18.04 64bit_optimized | Optimized version of Ubuntu 18.04 |
| 18.04 64bit | Original release of Ubuntu 18.04 |