diff --git a/docs/release-notes/9.7.md b/docs/release-notes/9.7.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f7868bacd --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/release-notes/9.7.md @@ -0,0 +1,366 @@ +--- +title: "9.7" +--- + +# AlmaLinux 9.7 Release Notes + +These are the release notes for AlmaLinux OS 9.7 for all supported architectures: + +- x86_64 +- aarch64 +- ppc64le +- s390x + +Codename: Moss Jungle Cat. + +Distributed kernel version: 5.14.0-611.5.1.el9_7 + +## Providing Feedback and Getting Help + +Please report any issues you may encounter during tests on the [AlmaLinux Bug Tracker](https://bugs.almalinux.org/). Additionally, if you feel like providing feedback, asking any questions, or talking about all things AlmaLinux, please join [the AlmaLinux Mattermost](https://chat.almalinux.org), [the AlmaLinux forums](https://forums.almalinux.org/c/devel/9-stable/36) and [the AlmaLinux subreddit](https://reddit.com/r/almalinux). + +## Changelog + +- Updated system toolchain: + - Glibc 2.34 + - Annobin 12.98 + +- Updated performance tools and debuggers: + - GDB 16.3 + - Valgrind 3.25.1 + - SystemTap 5.3 + - Dyninst 13.0.0 + - elfutils 0.193 + - libabigail 2.8 + - rsyslog 8.2506.0 + - Bpftrace 0.23.5 + +- Updated compiler toolsets: + - GCC Toolset 15 + - GCC 15.1 + - Binutils 2.44. _Note that `Annobin` and `dwz` are not provided in GCC Toolset starting with version 15._ + - LLVM Toolset 20.1.8 + - Rust Toolset 1.88.0 + - Go Toolset 1.24 + +- .NET 10.0 is now available + +- Updated module streams: + - Node.js 24 + - SWIG 4.3 + +- Updated performance monitoring tools: + - PCP 6.3.7 + - Grafana 10.2.6 + +- Networking tools: + - NetworkManager 1.54.0 + - iproute 6.14.0 + - Ethtool - 6.15 + +- Containers & virtualization: + - podman 5.6.0 + - buildah 1.41.4 + +- Other updated components: + - GIMP 3.0.4 + - Mesa 25.0.7 + - Samba 4.22.4 + - Git-LFS 3.6.1 + +- Security Updates: + - The system-wide **cryptographic policies** introduce the PQ subpolicy to enable post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms and contain many improvements to support PQC in applications. + - **OpenSSL 3.5** introduces support for the ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA post-quantum algorithms and adds the hybrid ML-KEM algorithms to the default TLS group list. + - SELinux-policy 38.1.65 + - SSSD 2.9.7 + - Keylime 7.12.1 + +You can reference the upstream [RHEL 9.7 release notes](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/index) for a full list of changes in this release. + +## Installation instructions + +There are three installation ISO images available: + +`AlmaLinux-9.7-x86_64-boot.iso` - a single network installation CD image that downloads packages over the Internet. + +`AlmaLinux-9.7-x86_64-minimal.iso` - a minimal self-containing DVD image that makes possible offline installation. + +`AlmaLinux-9.7-x86_64-dvd.iso` - a full installation DVD image that contains mostly all AlmaLinux packages. + +Download a suitable ISO image from the 9.7/isos/$arch/ directory, for example: + +```bash +$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9.7/isos/x86_64/AlmaLinux-9.7-x86_64-boot.iso +``` + +Download and import the AlmaLinux public key: + +```bash +$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/RPM-GPG-KEY-AlmaLinux-9 +$ gpg --import RPM-GPG-KEY-AlmaLinux +``` + +Download and verify a checksums list: + +```bash +$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9.7/isos/x86_64/CHECKSUM + +# we are looking for “Good signature” +$ gpg --verify CHECKSUM +gpg: Signature made Sat 15 Nov 2025 06:55:26 AM EST +gpg: Good signature from "AlmaLinux OS 9 " [unknown] +gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! +gpg: There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. +Primary key fingerprint: BF18 AC28 7617 8908 D6E7 1267 D36C B86C B86B 3716 +``` + +Verify the downloaded ISO image checksum: + +```bash +# calculate the downloaded ISO SHA256 checksum +$ sha256sum AlmaLinux-9.7-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso +494d09f608b325ef42899b5ce38ba1b17755a639f5558b9b98a031b0696e694a AlmaLinux-9.7-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso + +# compare it with expected checksum, it should be the same +$ cat CHECKSUM | grep -E 'SHA256.*AlmaLinux-9.7-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso' +SHA256 (AlmaLinux-9.7-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso) = 494d09f608b325ef42899b5ce38ba1b17755a639f5558b9b98a031b0696e694a +``` + +If you decide to use the `AlmaLinux-9.7-x86_64-boot.iso` image, you may need to provide the `9.7/BaseOS/x86_64/kickstart/` URL repository from the selected mirror as the Installation Source in the event that the installer is not able to find the closest mirror for some reason. + +There are no extra Installation Sources required if you decided to go with either the minimal or DVD ISO images. + +## Upgrade Instructions + +To update your AlmaLinux OS 9 to 9.7 run: + +```bash +$ dnf upgrade -y +``` + +## 9.7 Beta Testers + +To update your AlmaLinux 0S 9.7 beta to 9.7 run: + +```bash +$ rpm -i https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9.7/BaseOS/x86_64/os/Packages/almalinux-repos-9.7-1.el9.x86_64.rpm --replacefiles +$ dnf upgrade -y +``` + +## Additional packages + +Here is a list of packages that are AlmaLinux-specific, and will not be found in compatible versions of RHEL. + +| Package | Description | +| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| almalinux-backgrounds | AlmaLinux background images.
Replaces `redhat-backgrounds` | +| almalinux-indexhtml | AlmaLinux default browser page
Replaces `redhat-indexhtml` | +| almalinux-logos | AlmaLinux graphics for OS
Replaces `redhat-logos` | +| almalinux-logos-httpd | AlmaLinux graphics for HTTPD server
Replaces `redhat-logos-httpd` | +| almalinux-logos-ipa | AlmaLinux graphics for IPA server
Replaces `redhat-logos-ipa` | +| almalinux-release | AlmaLinux release package, repos, and EULA
Replaces `redhat-release` and `redhat-release-eula` | + +## Removed packages + +Here is a list of packages you will not find in AlmaLinux when comparing with the compatible version of RHEL. + +AlmaLinux OS is a community distribution so all changes are subject to discussion. If you would like to do so, please join [AlmaLinux Chat](https://chat.almalinux.org/almalinux/channels/engineeringpackaging) as well as filing a bug report at [AlmaLinux Bug Tracker](https://bugs.almalinux.org) to discuss if you think any of the packages below should be included into the repos. + +| Package | Description | +| ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| command-line-assistant | RHEL specific package that connects to upstream vendor resources | +| insights-client | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| kmod-redhat-\* | RHEL specific modules from Driver Update Program | +| kpatch\* | RHEL specific live patches for kernel | +| openssl-fips-provider | RHEL specific package with FIPS certified openssl binaries | +| redhat-backgrounds | RHEL specific background images | +| redhat-indexhtml | RHEL specific default browser page | +| redhat-logos | RHEL specific graphics for OS | +| redhat-logos-httpd | RHEL specific graphics for HTTPD server | +| redhat-logos-ipa | RHEL specific graphics for IPA server | +| redhat-release | RHEL specific release package and repos | +| redhat-release-eula | RHEL specific EULA | +| redhat-support-lib-python | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| redhat-support-tool | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| rhc | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| rhc-worker-playbook | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| rhsm-gtk | RHEL specific GUI for Subscription Manager | +| rhsm-icons | RHEL specific GUI for Subscription Manager | +| spice-client-win-x64 | Contains binaries built by upstream vendor | +| spice-client-win-x86 | Contains binaries built by upstream vendor | +| spice-qxl-wddm-dod | Contains binaries built by upstream vendor | +| spice-vdagent-win-x64 | Contains binaries built by upstream vendor | +| spice-vdagent-win-x86 | Contains binaries built by upstream vendor | +| subscription-manager-cockpit | RHEL specific Cockpit module for Subscription Manager | +| subscription-manager-initial-setup-addon | RHEL specific initial setup addon for Subscription Manager | +| subscription-manager-plugin-container | RHEL specific Subscription Manager plugin for upstream vendor containers | +| virt-who | RHEL specific package to connect to upstream vendor resources | +| virtio-win | Contain binaries built by upstream vendor | + +## Extended hardware support + +The following devices support is added in AlmaLinux OS 9 release compared with the RHEL: + +| Device PCI ID | Device name | Driver name | +| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------ | +| 0x0E11:_:_: \*:01:04 | Compaq | hpsa | +| 0x1000:0x0050 | LSI SAS1064 | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0054 | LSI SAS1068 | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0056 | LSI SAS1064E | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0058 | LSI SAS1068E | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0059 | LSI SAS1068_820XELP | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0060 | LSI MegaRAID SAS1078R | megaraid_sas | +| 0x1000:0x0062 | LSI SAS1078 | mptsas | +| 0x1000:0x0064 | LSI SAS2116_1 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0065 | LSI SAS2116_2 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0070 | LSI SAS2004 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0072 | LSI SAS2008 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0074 | LSI SAS2108_1 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0076 | LSI SAS2108_2 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0077 | LSI SAS2108_3 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0078 | LSI MegaRAID SAS1078 Gen2 | megaraid_sas | +| 0x1000:0x007C | LSI MegaRAID SAS1078DE | megaraid_sas | +| 0x1000:0x007E | LSI SSS6200 | mpt3sas | +| 0x1000:0x0411 | LSI MegaRAID SAS1064R | megaraid_sas | +| 0x1000:0x0413 | LSI MegaRAID SAS1068 Verde ZCR | megaraid_sas | +| 0x1011:0x0046:0x103C:0x10C2 | HP NetRAID-4M | aacraid | +| 0x1011:0x0046:0x9005:0x0364 | Adaptec 5400S (Mustang) | aacraid | +| 0x1011:0x0046:0x9005:0x0365 | Adaptec 5400S (Mustang) | aacraid | +| 0x1011:0x0046:0x9005:0x1364 | Dell PERC 2/QC | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0001:0x1028:0x0001 | DELL PERC 2/Si (Iguana) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0002:0x1028:0x0002 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Opal) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0002:0x1028:0x00D1 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Viper) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0002:0x1028:0x00D9 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Lexus) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0003:0x1028:0x0003 | DELL PERC 3/Si (SlimFast) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0004:0x1028:0x00D0 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Iguana FlipChip) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x000A:0x1028:0x0106 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Jaguar) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x000A:0x1028:0x011B | DELL PERC 3/Di (Dagger) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x000A:0x1028:0x0121 | DELL PERC 3/Di (Boxster) | aacraid | +| 0x1028:0x0015 | Dell PERC5 | megaraid_sas | +| 0x103C::: \*:01:04 | HP | hpsa | +| 0x1077:0x2100 | QLogic ISP2100 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2200 | QLogic ISP2200 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2300 | QLogic ISP2300 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2312 | QLogic ISP2312 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2322 | QLogic ISP2322 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2422 | QLogic ISP2422 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x2432 | QLogic ISP2432 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x5422 | QLogic ISP5422 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x5432 | QLogic ISP5432 / QLE220 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x6312 | QLogic ISP6312 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x6322 | QLogic ISP6322 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8001 | QLogic ISP8001 / QLE81xx | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8021 | QLogic ISP8021 / QLE82xx | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8022 | QLogic ISP8022 | qla4xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8032 | QLogic ISP8324 | qla4xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8042 | QLogic ISP8042 | qla4xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8044 | QLogic ISP8044 / QLE84xx | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0x8432 | QLogic ISP8432 / QLE8000 | qla2xxx | +| 0x1077:0xF001 | QLogic ISPF001 / QLE10000 | qla2xxx | +| 0x10DF:0x1AE5 | FIREFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE100 | PROTEUS VF | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE131 | BALIUS | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE180 | PROTEUS PF | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE208 | LANCER_FC_VF | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE260 | Emulex OneConnect OCe15102-FM/OCe15104-FM/OCm15108-F-P | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xE268 | LANCER_FCOE_VF | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF095 | RFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF098 | PFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0A1 | LP101 | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0A5 | TFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0D1 | BSMB | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0F5 | NEPTUNE | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0F6 | NEPTUNE SCSP | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF0F7 | NEPTUNE DCSP | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF700 | SUPERFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF800 | DRAGONFLY | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF900 | CENTAUR | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xF980 | PEGASUS | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFA00 | THOR | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFB00 | VIPER | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFC00 | LP10000S | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFC10 | LP11000S | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFC20 | LPE11000S | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFC50 | PROTEUS S | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFD00 | HELIOS | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFD11 | HELIOS SCSP | lpfc | +| 0x10DF:0xFD12 | HELIOS DCSP | lpfc | +| 0x15B3:0x1002 | Mellanox MT25400 Family [ConnectX-2 Virtual Function] | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6340 | Mellanox MT25408A0-FCC-SI ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x634A | Mellanox MT25408A0-FCC-DI ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6354 | Mellanox MT25408 Hermon QDR | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6368 | Mellanox MT25448 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6372 | Mellanox MT25458 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6732 | Mellanox MT25408A0-FCC-GI ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x673C | Mellanox MT25408A0-FCC-QI ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6746 | Mellanox MT26438 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6750 | Mellanox MT26448 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x675A | Mellanox MT26458 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x6764 | Mellanox MT26468 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x15B3:0x676E | Mellanox MT26478 ConnectX | mlx4_core | +| 0x19A2:0x0212 | Emulex BladeEngine 2 10Gb iSCSI Initiator | be2iscsi | +| 0x19A2:0x0211 | Emulex BladeEngine 2 Network Adapter | be2net \* | +| 0x19A2:0x0222 | Emulex BladeEngine 3 iSCSI | be2iscsi | +| 0x19A2:0x0221 | Emulex BladeEngine 3 Network Adapter | be2net \* | +| 0x19A2:0x0702 | Emulex OneConnect OCe10101/OCm10101/OCe10102/OCm10102 | be2iscsi | +| 0x19A2:0x0703 | Emulex OneConnect OCe10100 | be2iscsi | +| 0x19A2:0x0704 | Emulex OneConnect Tigershark FCoE | lpfc | +| 0x19A2:0x0700 | Emulex OneConnect Tigershark NIC | be2net \* | +| 0x19A2:0x0712 | Emulex OneConnect Tomcat iSCSI | be2iscsi | +| 0x19A2:0x0714 | Emulex OneConnect Tomcat FCoE | lpfc | +| 0x19A2:0x0710 | Emulex OneConnect Tomcat NIC | be2net \* | +| 0x9005:0x0200:0x9005:0x0200 | Themisto Jupiter Platform | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0283:0x9005:0x0283 | Catapult | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0284:0x9005:0x0284 | Tomcat | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285 | Adaptec Catch All | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x1014:0x02F2 | IBM 8i (AvonPark) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x1014:0x0312 | IBM 8i (AvonPark Lite) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x1028 | Dell Catchall | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x1028:0x0287 | Perc 320/DC | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x1028:0x0291 | CERC SATA RAID 2 PCI SATA 6ch (DellCorsair) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x103C:0x3227 | AAR-2610SA PCI SATA 6ch | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x17AA | Legend Catchall | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x17AA:0x0286 | Legend S220 (Legend Crusader) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x17AA:0x0287 | Legend S230 (Legend Vulcan) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0285 | Adaptec 2200S (Vulcan) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0286 | Adaptec 2120S (Crusader) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0287 | Adaptec 2200S (Vulcan-2m) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0288 | Adaptec 3230S (Harrier) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0289 | Adaptec 3240S (Tornado) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x028A | ASR-2020ZCR SCSI PCI-X ZCR (Skyhawk) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x028B | ASR-2025ZCR SCSI SO-DIMM PCI-X ZCR (Terminator) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x028E | ASR-2020SA SATA PCI-X ZCR (Skyhawk) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x028F | ASR-2025SA SATA SO-DIMM PCI-X ZCR (Terminator) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0290 | AAR-2410SA PCI SATA 4ch (Jaguar II) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0292 | AAR-2810SA PCI SATA 8ch (Corsair-8) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0293 | AAR-21610SA PCI SATA 16ch (Corsair-16) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0294 | ESD SO-DIMM PCI-X SATA ZCR (Prowler) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0296 | ASR-2240S (SabreExpress) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0297 | ASR-4005 | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0298 | ASR-4000 (BlackBird) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x0299 | ASR-4800SAS (Marauder-X) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x029A | ASR-4805SAS (Marauder-E) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x02A4 | ICP9085LI (Marauder-X) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0285:0x9005:0x02A5 | ICP5085BR (Marauder-E) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286 | Adaptec Rocket Catch All | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x1014:0x9540 | IBM 8k/8k-l4 (Aurora Lite) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x1014:0x9580 | IBM 8k/8k-l8 (Aurora) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x028C | ASR-2230S/ASR-2230SLP PCI-X (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x028D | ASR-2130S (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x029B | AAR-2820SA (Intruder) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x029C | AAR-2620SA (Intruder) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x029D | AAR-2420SA (Intruder) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x029E | ICP9024RO (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x029F | ICP9014RO (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x02A0 | ICP9047MA (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x02A1 | ICP9087MA (Lancer) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x02A2 | ASR-3800 (Hurricane44) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x02A3 | ICP5445AU (Hurricane44) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x02A6 | ICP9067MA (Intruder-6) | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0286:0x9005:0x0800 | Callisto Jupiter Platform | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0287:0x9005:0x0800 | Themisto Jupiter Platform | aacraid | +| 0x9005:0x0288 | Adaptec NEMER/ARK Catch All | aacraid | + +##### Trademarks + +Red Hat and RHEL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. diff --git a/docs/release-notes/README.md b/docs/release-notes/README.md index de2587d29..9a43cd03b 100644 --- a/docs/release-notes/README.md +++ b/docs/release-notes/README.md @@ -19,16 +19,16 @@ Version 10 will have active support until 31 May 2030, and security support unti Version 9 will have active support until 31 May 2027, and security support until 31 May 2032. Each minor version reaches end of life when the new version is released. For example, AlmaLinux OS 9.2 reached end of life with the release of AlmaLinux OS 9.3. -| Release | Codename
[Why cats?](/FAQ.html#why-does-the-almalinux-codename-include-cats) | Beta Date | Release Date | Kernel | Supported Architectures | -| ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------ | --------------- | ------------------------------- | -| [9.7 Beta](/release-notes/9.7-beta) | Moss Jungle Cat | 08 Oct 2025 | | 5.14.0-611 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.6](/release-notes/9.6) | Sage Margay | 08 Apr 2025 | 20 May 2025 | 5.14.0-570.12.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.5](/release-notes/9.5) | Teal Serval | 15 Oct 2024 | 18 Nov 2024 | 5.14.0-503.11.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.4](/release-notes/9.4) | Seafoam Ocelot | 15 Apr 2024 | 06 May 2024 | 5.14.0-427.13.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.3](/release-notes/9.3) | Shamrock Pampas Cat | 26 Oct 2023 | 13 Nov 2023 | 5.14.0-362.8.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.2](/release-notes/9.2) | Turquoise Kodkod | 27 Apr 2023 | 10 May 2023 | 5.14.0-284.11.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.1](/release-notes/9.1) | Lime Lynx | 02 Nov 2022 | 16 Nov 2022 | 5.14.0-162.6.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | -| [9.0](/release-notes/9.0) | Emerald Puma | 19 Apr 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 5.14.0-70.13.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| Release | Codename
[Why cats?](/FAQ.html#why-does-the-almalinux-codename-include-cats) | Beta Date | Release Date | Kernel | Supported Architectures | +| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------ | --------------- | ------------------------------- | +| [9.7](/release-notes/9.7) | Moss Jungle Cat | 08 Oct 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 5.14.0-611.5.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.6](/release-notes/9.6) | Sage Margay | 08 Apr 2025 | 20 May 2025 | 5.14.0-570.12.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.5](/release-notes/9.5) | Teal Serval | 15 Oct 2024 | 18 Nov 2024 | 5.14.0-503.11.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.4](/release-notes/9.4) | Seafoam Ocelot | 15 Apr 2024 | 06 May 2024 | 5.14.0-427.13.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.3](/release-notes/9.3) | Shamrock Pampas Cat | 26 Oct 2023 | 13 Nov 2023 | 5.14.0-362.8.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.2](/release-notes/9.2) | Turquoise Kodkod | 27 Apr 2023 | 10 May 2023 | 5.14.0-284.11.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.1](/release-notes/9.1) | Lime Lynx | 02 Nov 2022 | 16 Nov 2022 | 5.14.0-162.6.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | +| [9.0](/release-notes/9.0) | Emerald Puma | 19 Apr 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 5.14.0-70.13.1 | x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x | ### AlmaLinux OS 8