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title: '9.3 Beta' | ||
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# AlmaLinux 9.3 Beta Release Notes | ||
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These are the release notes for AlmaLinux OS 9.3 Beta for all supported architectures: | ||
* x86_64 | ||
* aarch64 | ||
* ppc64le | ||
* s390x | ||
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Codename: Shamrock Pampas Cat. | ||
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Distributed kernel version: 5.14.0-362.2.1.el9_3 | ||
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## Beta Release | ||
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:::warning | ||
This is a **BETA** release and should not be used for production installations. The provided upgrade instructions should not be used on production machines unless you don't mind if something breaks ;) | ||
::: | ||
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## 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, talking about anything or asking any questions you might want to check out [The AlmaLinux Community Chat](https://chat.almalinux.org), [The AlmaLinux Forums](https://almalinux.discourse.group/c/93-beta/5) and [The AlmaLinux Community on Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/almalinux). | ||
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## Changelog | ||
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* Updated toolchain components: | ||
* GCC 11.4.1 | ||
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* Performance tools and debuggers updates: | ||
* Valgrind 3.21 | ||
* SystemTap 4.9 | ||
* elfutils 0.189 | ||
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* Updated performance monitoring tools: | ||
* PCP 6.0.5 | ||
* Grafana 9.2.10 | ||
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* Compiler updates: | ||
* GCC Toolset 13 | ||
* LLVM Toolset 16.0.6 | ||
* Rust Toolset 1.71.1 | ||
* Go Toolset 1.20.6 | ||
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* Updated dynamic programming languages, web and database servers: | ||
* Redis 7 | ||
* Node.js 20 | ||
* Apache HTTP Server 2.4.57 | ||
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* Security updates: | ||
* Keylime 7.3.0. | ||
* OpenSSH was further migrated from the less secure SHA-1 message digest. | ||
* The pcsc-lite-ccid USB Chip/Smart Card Interface Device(CCID) and Integrated Circuit Card Device (ICCD) driver was rebased to version 1.5.2. | ||
* AlmaLinux 9.3 introduces further improvements to support the Extended Master Secret (EMS) extension (RFC 7627) required by the FIPS-140-3 standard for all TLS 1.2 connections. | ||
* SEtools, the collection of graphical tools, command-line tools, and libraries for SELinux policy analysis, was rebased to version 4.4.2. | ||
* OpenSCAP was rebased to version 1.3.8. | ||
* SCAP Security Guide was rebased to version 0.1.69. | ||
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You can reference the [RHEL 9.3 release notes](https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9-beta/html/9.3_release_notes/overview) for a full list of changes in this release. | ||
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## Installation instructions | ||
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There are three installation ISO images available: | ||
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`AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso` - a single network installation CD image that downloads packages over the Internet. | ||
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`AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-minimal.iso` - a minimal self-containing DVD image that makes possible offline installation. | ||
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`AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-dvd.iso` - a full installation DVD image that contains mostly all AlmaLinux packages. | ||
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Download a suitable ISO image from the 9.3-beta/isos/$arch/ directory, for example: | ||
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```bash | ||
$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9.3-beta/isos/x86_64/AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso | ||
``` | ||
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Download and import the AlmaLinux public key: | ||
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```bash | ||
$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/RPM-GPG-KEY-AlmaLinux-9 | ||
$ gpg --import RPM-GPG-KEY-AlmaLinux | ||
``` | ||
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Download and verify a checksums list: | ||
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```bash | ||
$ wget https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/9.3-beta/isos/x86_64/CHECKSUM | ||
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# we are looking for “Good signature” | ||
$ gpg --verify CHECKSUM | ||
gpg: Signature made Wed 25 Oct 2023 12:28:57 PM EDT | ||
gpg: using RSA key BF18AC2876178908D6E71267D36CB86CB86B3716 | ||
gpg: Good signature from "AlmaLinux OS 9 <[email protected]>" [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 | ||
``` | ||
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Verify the downloaded ISO image checksum: | ||
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```bash | ||
# calculate the downloaded ISO SHA256 checksum | ||
$ sha256sum AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso | ||
7bca61c7b67e27db9194ddacec3ad3983f25a781721a69bbf5586903d9075465 AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso | ||
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# compare it with expected checksum, it should be the same | ||
$ cat CHECKSUM | grep -E 'SHA256.*AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso' | ||
SHA256 (AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso) = 7bca61c7b67e27db9194ddacec3ad3983f25a781721a69bbf5586903d9075465 | ||
``` | ||
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If you decide to use the `AlmaLinux-9.3-beta-1-x86_64-boot.iso` image, you may need to provide the `https://repo.almalinux.org/vault/9.3-beta/BaseOS/x86_64/kickstart/` URL repository as the Installation Source in the event that the installer is not able to find it automatically for some reason. | ||
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There are no extra Installation Sources required if you decided to go with either the minimal or DVD ISO images. | ||
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## Upgrade Instructions | ||
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**Please do not use these update instructions on production machines unless you don't mind if something breaks** ;) | ||
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Upgrade the almalinux-release packages to the 9.3-0.4.el9 version from the beta repositories: | ||
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```bash | ||
$ dnf install -y https://repo.almalinux.org/vault/almalinux-{release,repos,gpg-keys}-latest-9-beta.x86_64.rpm | ||
$ dnf clean all | ||
``` | ||
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the new package contains updated repository URLs so that you can just run: | ||
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```bash | ||
$ dnf upgrade -y | ||
``` | ||
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to update the rest of the packages. | ||
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## Known issues | ||
* OpenJDK 21 is not included in AlmaLinux 9.3 Beta release and will be available in AlmaLinux 9.3 | ||
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## Additional packages | ||
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Here is a list of packages that are AlmaLinux-specific, and will not be found in compatible versions of RHEL. | ||
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| Package | Description | | ||
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| almalinux-backgrounds | AlmaLinux background images.<br/>Replaces `redhat-backgrounds` | | ||
| almalinux-indexhtml | AlmaLinux default browser page<br/>Replaces `redhat-indexhtml` | | ||
| almalinux-logos | AlmaLinux graphics for OS<br/>Replaces `redhat-logos` | | ||
| almalinux-logos-httpd | AlmaLinux graphics for HTTPD server<br/>Replaces `redhat-logos-httpd` | | ||
| almalinux-logos-ipa | AlmaLinux graphics for IPA server<br/>Replaces `redhat-logos-ipa` | | ||
| almalinux-release | AlmaLinux release package, repos, and EULA<br/>Replaces `redhat-release` and `redhat-release-eula` | | ||
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## Removed packages | ||
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Here is a list of packages you will not find in AlmaLinux when comparing with the compatible version of RHEL. | ||
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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. | ||
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| Package | Description | | ||
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| 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 | | ||
| 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 | | ||
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