Migration from a CentOS 7 system with DirectAdmin installed to CloudLinux or AlmaLinux 8.

[hqn34]

CentOS 7 has reached the end of its life. I am currently using CentOS 7 with DirectAdmin on my servers and would like to migrate to CloudLinux or AlmaLinux 8 without any issues. How can I ensure a seamless transition that preserves emails, user accounts, passwords, and websites? Can you assist me with this process?

 

[smtalk]

You may use ELevate to upgrade in-place: https://wiki.almalinux.org/elevate/ELevate-quickstart-guide.html

Unless you'd like to replace the whole server?

 

[gate2vn]

ELevate works. Just to make sure that you check the log and fix reported issues BEFORE the migration.

 

[hqn34]

Thank you.

 

[hqn34]

i have error

sudo curl -o /etc/yum.repos.d/CentOS-Base.repo https://el7.repo.almalinux.org/centos/CentOS-Base.repo

sudo yum update -y
Cannot find a valid baseurl for repo: centos-sclo-rh/x86_64

 

[kebirhost]

Hello,

I think the best option is to reinstall the OS as Almalinux 9. It is more efficient and reliable if you have so many accounts.

Thanks,
Melih

 

[EHweb]

Hello,

I think the best option is to reinstall the OS as Almalinux 9. It is more efficient and reliable if you have so many accounts.

Thanks,
Melih

I´m agree with @kebirhost the best option is a clean installation. I did the same from centos 7 and it was full of bugs, problems with php installations, and much more. You can do a complete backup with directadmin "Admin Backup/Transfer".


Regards.