CentOS 8 Released

Three days ago, the new branch of one of the most popular Linux distributions was officially released — CentOS 8. CentOS, based on Red Hat Linux, caters to users who need a stable and reliable OS without corporate-level support.

What’s New in CentOS 8?

Key Changes

• BaseOS and AppStream: Two repositories are available; BaseOS is for server applications, while AppStream targets workstation users.
• Web Console: A browser-based management panel for maintenance and configuration tasks.
• Podman Instead of Docker: Podman offers Docker compatibility without requiring a constant daemon, enhancing resource efficiency.
• Updated TCP Stack: New algorithms BRR and NV improve handling of incoming connections, crucial for overloaded systems.
• dnf Instead of yum: dnf is the new package manager, retaining compatibility with yum for easy transitions.
• Network Interface Scripts: Scripts now utilize nmcli, managing network settings via NetworkManager while retaining old interface descriptions.
• Booting from High-Speed NVDIMM: Now supports booting from NVDIMM storage devices, enhancing data access speeds.
• Removal of Btrfs Support: Btrfs has been excluded from CentOS 8.
• ISO Images Available: The ISO images for CentOS 8 can be found on the official mirrors, with automated installation templates for our high-speed SSD VDS and dedicated servers coming soon. Join us!