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Rich Alloway

Enterprise Linux Developer

Rich Alloway has over 25 years of professional Linux experience in academic, Internet service provider and telco carrier environments. He has filled many production roles: SysAdmin, Systems/Network/RF Engineer and CTO. He is currently a member of the Enterprise Linux Team at OpenLogic by Perforce, and serves as a contributor on the Rocky Linux QA and Testing Team.

Latest Content from Rich Alloway

Blog

CentOS vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Comparing CentOS vs. RHEL is worthwhile if you're considering moving to RHEL now that CentOS is end of life. But is RHEL the best Enterprise Linux option?
Operating Systems, Open Source
Blog

Secure Your Linux Servers in 8 Steps

In this blog, our expert discusses Linux security, sharing best practices and recent vulnerabilities impacting Linux distros, plus setup/configuration shortcuts that can weaken your security posture.
Operating Systems, Security
Blog

CentOS vs. Debian: Key Similarities and Differences

In this blog, we compare CentOS vs. Debian, including the differences in architecture, package management, support, and more.
Operating Systems, Open Source
Blog

AlmaLinux vs. Rocky Linux: Exploring the Key Differences

In this blog, our expert compares AlmaLinux vs. Rocky Linux — including comparisons on release lag and key considerations for enterprise deployment.
Operating Systems
Blog

What Is AlmaLinux?

In this blog, we take a look at CentOS alternative, AlmaLinux, and discuss the details behind this open source Enterprise Linux project.
Operating Systems, Open Source
Blog

What's New in Rocky Linux 9.1

Our Linux expert reveals what's new in Rocky Linux 9.1, touching on key changes and feature updates, as well as what may be coming in future 9.x releases.
Operating Systems
Blog

Rocky Linux 9 Release Overview: Key Changes and Additions

In this blog, our expert discusses the Rocky Linux 9 release, including key features, changes, and how this version compares to the upstream RHEL 9.
Operating Systems
Blog

Rocky Linux Overview: Key Details and Considerations

In this blog, our Enterprise Linux expert discusses Rocky Linux features, benefits, and key considerations for teams migrating to the Rocky Linux distro.
Operating Systems, Open Source
Blog

Exploring the Rocky Linux Release Candidate

In this blog, our Enterprise Linux expert looks at the inaugural Rocky Linux release candidate, and discusses what users can expect from the upcoming GA release.
Operating Systems, Open Source