Plan your CentOS Linux 7 migration

CentOS Linux® 7 users must migrate to a new operating system by June 30, 2024 to continue receiving updates, patches, and new features. Red Hat can help simplify your migration with high-value, cost-effective offerings, streamlined migration tools, and an operating system that lets you continue to use your current tools, processes, and knowledge. In fact, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux is the top paid Linux operating system in the world.¹

1  Understand your existing 1 CentOS Linux landscape.

Identify where and how you use CentOS Linux throughout your entire organization.

2  Identify which applications 2 need to be migrated.

Determine which applications currently run on CentOS Linux and prioritize them for migration.

3  Check for dependencies 3 and compatibility

Determine whether your applications have dependencies that must also be migrated. Because Red Hat fosters a large partner ecosystem, your applications are likely already certified on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

4  Prepare your environment 4 for migration.

Perform system backups and install the Convert2RHEL tool.

5  Migrate your systems 5 using Convert2RHEL.

Convert systems in-place using Convert2RHEL. This tool streamlines migrations while preserving all configurations and eliminating the need to redeploy your application stack. For help migrating at scale, check out Red Hat Satellite.

6  Validate your systems 6 and applications.

Check that your applications start and run properly on the converted systems.

7  Innovate and support 7 business success.

Take advantage of the benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Linux to innovate rapidly and deliver more business value:

Assess your migration needs: red.ht/centos-migration-assessment