I use AlmaLinux to create simulations, Monte Carlo simulations using C++, and for that I need to use the terminal and put a lot of different jobs to process the code. AlmaLinux is a pretty fast software for handling those simulations and managing multiple jobs. I can process my code and my simulation much faster than with Windows. AlmaLinux is good to work on folders using the terminal, and if I can change something inside the operational system, I have the ability to do that. I prefer AlmaLinux because it is free and open. I can change anything in AlmaLinux if I want to. If I need to modify code, multithread, or other elements, I can do that with the flexibility that AlmaLinux offers. With AlmaLinux, I can use the CERN infrastructure. I can use the server from CERN, and CERN has used AlmaLinux since 2024. They installed it recently. It is fast, and Linux is better for coding in C++, Python, and other languages. If you need to manage data, it is considerably better. If I need to process code, AlmaLinux will be two times faster than Windows, for example, which is a specific outcome since switching.
AlmaLinux is primarily used for running stable server workloads and enterprise Linux environments. Since it is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, it provides a reliable platform for hosting applications, web servers, databases, and infrastructure services without subscription costs. I deployed a web application environment consisting of Apache, a database server, and automation scripts using AlmaLinux. The RHEL compatibility allowed me to follow enterprise Linux best practices while avoiding licensing costs. I also used AlmaLinux for Kubernetes and container-related labs because it provides a stable operating system foundation similar to enterprise Linux environments.
AlmaLinux is used as a DHCP server. I installed DNSmasq service on AlmaLinux and use it for many tasks and services such as Kaspersky EDR. AlmaLinux is easy to use as a VM and with containers.
Cloud Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Apr 2, 2026
My main use case for AlmaLinux is to build a custom image on top of the AlmaLinux image provided by TuxCare. I use that custom image to supply it through all the stakeholders, for example, different teams to use it to launch VMs or containers for whatever workloads they have, and these images are created by our team. The use case with AlmaLinux is that we are using a common OS platform for our entire environment, which was earlier divided into multiple operating systems.
DevOps at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
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Top 20
Jan 19, 2026
I provide hosting and email services for customers using AlmaLinux. Most of our customers are using Plesk for managing their domains, and some servers end up having 300 or 400 domains, while others have around 50. Overall, the setup is the same; all of them are using AlmaLinux 9 or AlmaLinux 8, and we are currently configuring and migrating all of our infrastructure towards the newer AlmaLinux technologies and operating systems.
My main use case for AlmaLinux involves using it for web servers, mail servers, and local development servers, and also for Docker. My web servers use AlmaLinux to serve websites to inform my customers using Apache, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and Docker is being run on different application servers, hosting a myriad of applications.
system administration | DevOps | Softrware Developer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
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Top 20
Jan 19, 2026
My main use case for AlmaLinux is to use it for our servers, maintaining it as the backbone of our infrastructure, such as the data centers for our system, our web server, our application server, and everything else we do, making it the backbone of our system and infrastructure architecture. We use AlmaLinux for our business case.
Technical Operations Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
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Top 5
Apr 24, 2025
I use AlmaLinux as the base operating system for all of our Linux servers. Our environment includes use cases that range from a load balancer on the NGINX platform to our monitoring software, Check Point, on AlmaLinux. We also run Microsoft SQL Server on AlmaLinux.
AlmaLinux is an open-source, enterprise-level Linux distribution designed to provide stability, high performance, and community-driven support. It offers compatibility with RHEL, making it a reliable option for businesses seeking robust OS alternatives.Built by CloudLinux, AlmaLinux serves enterprises looking for a powerful Linux distribution. It boasts seamless transitions from CentOS, providing a familiar environment for IT teams. With its open-source nature, AlmaLinux empowers...
I use AlmaLinux to create simulations, Monte Carlo simulations using C++, and for that I need to use the terminal and put a lot of different jobs to process the code. AlmaLinux is a pretty fast software for handling those simulations and managing multiple jobs. I can process my code and my simulation much faster than with Windows. AlmaLinux is good to work on folders using the terminal, and if I can change something inside the operational system, I have the ability to do that. I prefer AlmaLinux because it is free and open. I can change anything in AlmaLinux if I want to. If I need to modify code, multithread, or other elements, I can do that with the flexibility that AlmaLinux offers. With AlmaLinux, I can use the CERN infrastructure. I can use the server from CERN, and CERN has used AlmaLinux since 2024. They installed it recently. It is fast, and Linux is better for coding in C++, Python, and other languages. If you need to manage data, it is considerably better. If I need to process code, AlmaLinux will be two times faster than Windows, for example, which is a specific outcome since switching.
AlmaLinux is primarily used for running stable server workloads and enterprise Linux environments. Since it is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, it provides a reliable platform for hosting applications, web servers, databases, and infrastructure services without subscription costs. I deployed a web application environment consisting of Apache, a database server, and automation scripts using AlmaLinux. The RHEL compatibility allowed me to follow enterprise Linux best practices while avoiding licensing costs. I also used AlmaLinux for Kubernetes and container-related labs because it provides a stable operating system foundation similar to enterprise Linux environments.
AlmaLinux is used as a DHCP server. I installed DNSmasq service on AlmaLinux and use it for many tasks and services such as Kaspersky EDR. AlmaLinux is easy to use as a VM and with containers.
My main use case for AlmaLinux is to build a custom image on top of the AlmaLinux image provided by TuxCare. I use that custom image to supply it through all the stakeholders, for example, different teams to use it to launch VMs or containers for whatever workloads they have, and these images are created by our team. The use case with AlmaLinux is that we are using a common OS platform for our entire environment, which was earlier divided into multiple operating systems.
I provide hosting and email services for customers using AlmaLinux. Most of our customers are using Plesk for managing their domains, and some servers end up having 300 or 400 domains, while others have around 50. Overall, the setup is the same; all of them are using AlmaLinux 9 or AlmaLinux 8, and we are currently configuring and migrating all of our infrastructure towards the newer AlmaLinux technologies and operating systems.
My main use case for AlmaLinux involves using it for web servers, mail servers, and local development servers, and also for Docker. My web servers use AlmaLinux to serve websites to inform my customers using Apache, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and Docker is being run on different application servers, hosting a myriad of applications.
My main use case for AlmaLinux is to use it for our servers, maintaining it as the backbone of our infrastructure, such as the data centers for our system, our web server, our application server, and everything else we do, making it the backbone of our system and infrastructure architecture. We use AlmaLinux for our business case.
I use AlmaLinux as the base operating system for all of our Linux servers. Our environment includes use cases that range from a load balancer on the NGINX platform to our monitoring software, Check Point, on AlmaLinux. We also run Microsoft SQL Server on AlmaLinux.