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CentOS 7 End of Life: 2026 Web Server Migration Checklist
CentOS 7 reached end of life June 30, 2024. Use this 2026 checklist to plan web server migration, backups, cPanel/Plesk checks, DNS cutover, and validation.

CentOS 7 reached end of life June 30, 2024. Use this 2026 checklist to plan web server migration, backups, cPanel/Plesk checks, DNS cutover, and validation.
Ubuntu is popular for web servers, but hosting admins should match Ubuntu 24.04 or 26.04 to control panel support, backups, and migration risk.
AlmaLinux 8 remains useful for existing web servers, but new builds should compare AlmaLinux 9, 10, CloudLinux, Ubuntu, and cPanel support.