AlmaLinux Adds New Hardware Certification Program

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To bolster its position in the enterprise Linux market, the AlmaLinux OS Foundation has unveiled a comprehensive Hardware Certification Program. It aims to ensure seamless compatibility between AlmaLinux and a wide range of hardware configurations.

This is done via an AlmaLinux certification for hardware special interest group (SIG)l. Jonathan Wright, the infrastructure team lead for AlmaLinux, will serve as SIG’s first chair. 

It's noteworthy that AlmaLinux has long been interested in hardware support. For example, AlmaLinux has extended support for older gear that Red Hat no longer supports.

The AlmaLinux Hardware Certification Program will verify and certify AlmaLinux OS hardware compatibility. 

The certification process involves several key steps:

1. Submission of hardware for testing

2. Rigorous testing by AlmaLinux or an authorized partner

3. Issuance of certification upon successful completion of tests

4. Listing of certified hardware in AlmaLinux's official catalog

This program offers two distinct certification levels:

1. AlmaLinux Compatible: This basic level confirms that the hardware functions correctly with AlmaLinux OS.

2. AlmaLinux Certified: A more rigorous certification that guarantees the hardware works and meets specific performance and reliability standards.

“The creation of the Certification SIG and the program around it illustrates that AlmaLinux continually empowers its community and enables action based on the feedback from users all around the world,”  said benny Vasquez, chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation.  “Our users depend upon and appreciate the interactive approach to governance that leads to ongoing advancements in the community. We're committed to providing a clear and consistent path toward hardware certification.”

The new certification SIG offers a simple yet comprehensive certification procedure that will take days, not months. It aims to establish a streamlined, collaborative framework for Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) and the AlmaLinux OS Foundation to certify hardware compatibility with AlmaLinux OS. The program leverages an open-source certification toolkit developed by ALOSF, built upon various open-source hardware and software testing projects and tools. 

The certification program offers numerous advantages to AlmaLinux ecosystem stakeholders:

Hardware Vendors: Gain a competitive edge by demonstrating their products' compatibility with AlmaLinux.

System Integrators: Can confidently build and deploy AlmaLinux-based solutions on certified hardware.

End Users: Enjoy peace of mind knowing their hardware choices are fully supported by AlmaLinux.

This move by AlmaLinux is expected to enhance its appeal to enterprise users and hardware manufacturers significantly. AlmaLinux is positioning itself as a robust alternative in the enterprise Linux space by ensuring hardware compatibility and performance. 

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• Ceph: 20 Years of Cutting-Edge Storage at the Edge

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