Junior Software Test Automation Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5
Apr 21, 2026
From a desktop user’s perspective, one possible area for improvement could be the out‑of‑the‑box software availability.
AlmaLinux is an excellent Enterprise Linux distribution, and its default configuration reflects this focus very well. In its base installation, no third‑party repositories are enabled by default, which is perfectly aligned with enterprise stability and security expectations.
However, for users who would like to use AlmaLinux as a daily desktop operating system, this often means that installing common applications (such as office suites, multimedia tools, or other end‑user software) requires additional steps, like manually enabling third‑party repositories.
While this is fully understandable given the project’s goals, clearer guidance or optional recommendations for desktop‑oriented use cases could help improve the initial user experience, without compromising AlmaLinux’s core enterprise principles.
In terms of how AlmaLinux can be improved, while I praise the patching part, the support provided by TuxCare needs to be more prompt and responsive. We feel they are not taking ownership of addressing a lot of vulnerabilities in some operating systems that are not patched even though fixes are available in open sources. We also expect KernelCare to be better integrated with AlmaLinux, as it is integrated well but the patch sets are not available promptly for AlmaLinux operating systems. Definitely, the community support has to be improved, and we would also appreciate enhancements in the documentation part.
DevOps at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Jan 19, 2026
I would like to see better tools in terms of memory consumption with AlmaLinux. I would like to know what processes exactly are consuming how much memory and have better core dumps or system core dumps so I can access them and investigate them instead of feeding the server with more and more memory. Another thing I would like to see is still about memory consumption; I would like to see an optimized kernel for AlmaLinux. The AlmaLinux team can look into this and see what they can improve in terms of resource consumption and monitoring tools that can actually help the users of AlmaLinux pinpoint the exact processes or services that are causing that amount of resource consumption. Memory consumption when we migrated from CentOS to AlmaLinux was a really big hit for us, and we didn't expect it. After six months of migration, we ended up using more resources for the same websites, and that's not acceptable.
One area for improvement with AlmaLinux is the use of SELinux to secure and harden my server, which I find to be a complicated beast. Better documentation on that part could be useful, although there is a lot of material out there. I choose a nine because nothing is ever perfect. For example, coming from Ubuntu, I found their firewall software easy to use, while with AlmaLinux's entire ecosystem, I always have to look up how to use firewall-cmd. These are just little preferences. I cannot think of anything else AlmaLinux could improve; it serves me well, and I have not been missing anything.
system administration | DevOps | Softrware Developer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
Jan 19, 2026
I am not certain how AlmaLinux can be improved since we simply use it and do not face any security issues. If AlmaLinux could provide ten to twenty years of fixes, that would be an improvement because I do not want to update the system all the time, as it becomes more challenging for me as a system administrator to track all the patches and everything I should patch on the system. If it could remain very stable, I would appreciate that consistently.
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...
From a desktop user’s perspective, one possible area for improvement could be the out‑of‑the‑box software availability.
AlmaLinux is an excellent Enterprise Linux distribution, and its default configuration reflects this focus very well. In its base installation, no third‑party repositories are enabled by default, which is perfectly aligned with enterprise stability and security expectations.
However, for users who would like to use AlmaLinux as a daily desktop operating system, this often means that installing common applications (such as office suites, multimedia tools, or other end‑user software) requires additional steps, like manually enabling third‑party repositories.
While this is fully understandable given the project’s goals, clearer guidance or optional recommendations for desktop‑oriented use cases could help improve the initial user experience, without compromising AlmaLinux’s core enterprise principles.
In terms of how AlmaLinux can be improved, while I praise the patching part, the support provided by TuxCare needs to be more prompt and responsive. We feel they are not taking ownership of addressing a lot of vulnerabilities in some operating systems that are not patched even though fixes are available in open sources. We also expect KernelCare to be better integrated with AlmaLinux, as it is integrated well but the patch sets are not available promptly for AlmaLinux operating systems. Definitely, the community support has to be improved, and we would also appreciate enhancements in the documentation part.
I would like to see better tools in terms of memory consumption with AlmaLinux. I would like to know what processes exactly are consuming how much memory and have better core dumps or system core dumps so I can access them and investigate them instead of feeding the server with more and more memory. Another thing I would like to see is still about memory consumption; I would like to see an optimized kernel for AlmaLinux. The AlmaLinux team can look into this and see what they can improve in terms of resource consumption and monitoring tools that can actually help the users of AlmaLinux pinpoint the exact processes or services that are causing that amount of resource consumption. Memory consumption when we migrated from CentOS to AlmaLinux was a really big hit for us, and we didn't expect it. After six months of migration, we ended up using more resources for the same websites, and that's not acceptable.
One area for improvement with AlmaLinux is the use of SELinux to secure and harden my server, which I find to be a complicated beast. Better documentation on that part could be useful, although there is a lot of material out there. I choose a nine because nothing is ever perfect. For example, coming from Ubuntu, I found their firewall software easy to use, while with AlmaLinux's entire ecosystem, I always have to look up how to use firewall-cmd. These are just little preferences. I cannot think of anything else AlmaLinux could improve; it serves me well, and I have not been missing anything.
I am not certain how AlmaLinux can be improved since we simply use it and do not face any security issues. If AlmaLinux could provide ten to twenty years of fixes, that would be an improvement because I do not want to update the system all the time, as it becomes more challenging for me as a system administrator to track all the patches and everything I should patch on the system. If it could remain very stable, I would appreciate that consistently.
It is hard to say what needs improvement because I am on the operations side and focus on installing servers and running our software.