With CentOS Linux 6 and 8 already end of life, and CentOS Linux 7 reaching end of life in 2024, the sun is quickly setting on CentOS Linux. Teams who haven't already migrated off CentOS Linux are planning their own migration and support strategies. But developing the right strategy can be less straightforward than it seems.
About the Webinar
Join Perforce Chief OSS Evangelist and OpenLogic Product Manager Javier Perez and OpenLogic Enterprise Linux Developer and Rocky Linux Contributor Rich Alloway as they discuss the upcoming end of life for CentOS Linux, and how forward-thinking organizations are planning and executing their migrations to CentOS Linux alternatives like Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux.
Attend the webinar for discussions on:
- The upcoming end of life for CentOS Linux and what to expect.
- The enterprise viability of CentOS Linux alternatives.
- How to pick the right CentOS Linux alternative.
- CentOS Linux migration paths and other considerations.
- And more!
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OpenLogic offers long-term support for CentOS 8, CentOS 6, and advanced technical support and services for Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux and CentOS — including migration services.
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Presenters
Rich Alloway
Rich Alloway is an accomplished Enterprise Architect and Linux Developer at Perforce OpenLogic, bringing over 25 years of professional experience in Linux environments. Throughout his career, Rich has excelled in diverse roles, including SysAdmin, Systems/Network Engineer, RF Engineer, and Chief Technology Officer, showcasing his versatility and deep technical expertise.
At Perforce OpenLogic, Rich plays a crucial role within the Enterprise Linux Support Team, where his knowledge spans open source systems, network performance, and innovative problem-solving. He was a contributor and member the Rocky Linux QA and Testing Team for several years, reflecting his commitment to advancing open source technologies. Rich has given presentations at national Linux events and has a proven track record of developing systems that enhance performance, efficiency, and scalability.
Javier Perez
Passionate about technology and open source software, Javier is the Chief Open Source Evangelist and Senior Director of Product Management at Perforce Software. He is responsible for technical thought leadership and advocacy for open source software while driving the OpenLogic by Perforce offering. Javier has been in the application development, open source, cloud, app security, AI, SaaS, and mobile industries for 25+ years. As a speaker and blogger, he has had the opportunity to present at industry events all over the world. Javier holds an honors degree in Computer Systems and an MBA.