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CentOS is a Linux distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Some key features new for CentOS 8 are:
This guide will show you how to install and use the distribution-supplied kernel for CentOS 6, with our Grub Legacy boot option.
Linode provides images for many Linux distributions, all of which are available to use when deploying Compute Instances. These officially supported distributions are constantly updated and include popular general purpose distributions (like Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian) as well as many other more advanced or focused distributions (such as Arch, Kali, and Alpine). See the Choosing a Linux Distribution guide for a complete list.
CoreOS is a container-centric Linux distribution designed for clustered systems running in the cloud. With user applications running inside containers, the host system itself provides minimal functionality.
Running a custom-compiled Linux kernel is useful if you need to enable or disable certain kernel features that are unavailable in Linode-supplied or distribution-supplied kernels. For example, some users desire SELinux support, which is not enabled in stock Linode kernels, and may not be enabled in some distribution-supplied kernels.
For some use cases, you may wish to run a custom-compiled Linux kernel on your Linode. This can be useful if you need to enable certain kernel features that are unavailable in Linode-supplied or distribution-supplied kernels, or when you want to disable features that are compiled into such kernels. For example, some users may desire SELinux support, which is not enabled in stock Linode kernels, and may not be enabled in some distribution-supplied kernels.
PV-GRUB makes it possible to run your own kernel on your Linode, instead of using a host-supplied kernel. This is useful in cases where you’d like to enable specific kernel features, or you’d prefer to handle kernel upgrades directly.
If you’d like to run a Linux distribution on your Linode that isn’t available from our distribution list, you can do so by following these instructions. This guide is handy for people who prefer distributions that aren’t heavily used in the community, or for those interested in creating a highly customized Linux environment and porting it to their Linode.
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While the Linode Platform provides minimalist distribution templates and kernels complied to support the Linode's infrastructure explicitly, it is possible to deploy custom distributions and kernels within the context of the Linode Platform. These documents explore booting into a kernel of your choosing, and the procedure for creating and uploading custom distributions to run in your Linode instance.
