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    FAQs about TencentOS Server

    Last updated: 2024-11-22 17:19:46
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      What Is TencentOS Server?

      TencentOS Server is an enterprise-level Linux server operating system launched by Tencent Cloud. TencentOS Server features self-developed kernel core technology, supports the mainstream hardware platforms, and offers high performance and high reliability to meet enterprise-level requirements.

      What Editions of the TencentOS Server are Available?

      Currently, TencentOS Server is available in the following three editions:
      TencentOS Server 2.4: Fully compatible with CentOS 7 user-mode software packages.
      TencentOS Server 3: Fully compatible with CentOS 8 user-mode software packages.
      The user-mode software package of TencentOS Server maintains 100% binary compatibility with CentOS.
      TencentOS Server 4 comes with the Linux 6.6 LTS stable version kernel. Its kernel and user-mode software are independently evolved based on the upstream community, with independent selection and maintenance, and no longer depends on any third-party distribution.

      How Long is the Lifecycle of TencentOS Server?

      Below is the lifecycle of each TencentOS Server edition. Before the lifecycle ends, bugfixes and security patch updates will be provided continuously.
      TencentOS Server 2.4 distribution: The regular lifecycle will last until December 31, 2024, with maintenance extended until December 31, 2032.
      TencentOS Server 3 distribution: The regular lifecycle will last until December 31, 2029, with maintenance extended until December 31, 2032.
      TencentOS Server 4 distribution: The regular lifecycle will last until April 30, 2033, with maintenance extended until April 30, 2036.

      What are the Characteristics of TencentOS Server?

      TencentOS Server has the following characteristics:
      Deeply customized out-of-the-box service with no complex configuration required.
      High security and compliance with support for hotfixes and zero-downtime repair.
      Fully open-source, and long-term support from a powerful operations support team.
      Comprehensively optimized high-performance OS specifically designed for cloud scenarios.

      What are the Strengths of TencentOS Server Compared with Other Linux Distributions?

      Using TencentOS Server allows you to get original human technical support from Tencent Cloud, which is not available for other branded operating systems.

      Compared to Community Editions of OS Such As Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux, What are the Advantages of TencentOS Server?

      As an enterprise-level OS, TencentOS Server surpasses Community Editions of OS in terms of maintenance lifecycle, stability, security, performance, and the integration or support for cloud-native features and virtualization technology.
      Currently, TencentOS Server 2 and 3 editions are independently evolved based on the upstream LTS 5.4 version, whereas the mainstream Community Editions of OS on the market are mostly based on 3.x or 4.x version kernels. Compared to these version kernels, the 5.x series has made further improvements and enhancements in areas such as SELinux, Kernel Security Reinforcement, Efficient Memory Management, Scheduler/File System/Network Stack Optimization, and improvement of KVM/Xen Virtualization Platform. These improvements are particularly important for the high availability, data security, performance, and efficiency of cloud computing services.
      Community OS is not as stable as RHEL or traditional CentOS versions that have undergone long-term testing and certification, therefore, it is not suitable for production environment applications and users with high requirements for long-term stable operation and compatibility of OS.

      How Do I Use TencentOS Server in Tencent Cloud?

      Tencent Cloud provides public images in the 3 TencentOS Server editions. You can select an image on the CVM purchase page to start using it.

      Which CVM Instance Types Does TencentOS Server Support?

      TencentOS Server supports all CVM instance types. You can select an image on the CVM purchase page to start using it.

      How Do I Install and Upgrade Software Programs When TencentOS Server is Used?

      On TencentOS Server distribution, you can run the yum command, as well as the t command that comes with TencentOS Server to manage software packages. In addition, TencentOS Server 3 supports running the dnf command to manage software packages.

      Can I Install and Use TencentOS Server on My Local Server?

      Yes. You can download the TencentOS Server distribution ISO file from Tencent Cloud's software source.
      TencentOS Server 2.4
      TencentOS Server 3
      TencentOS Server 4
      You can install and use TencentOS Server on your local server or on a Virtual Machine such as VirtualBox.

      What Editions of the TencentOS Server Kernel are Available?

      The TencentOS Server kernel (TK) is available in the following versions:
      TK4: kernel version based on longterm Community Edition 5.4.
      TK5: kernel version based on Community Edition 6.9.

      Can I View the TencentOS Server Source Code?

      TencentOS Server is fully open-source. You can go to Tencent Cloud Software Source to get the source package, or use the yumdownloader --source kernel command in the system to obtain it.

      Does TencentOS Server Support 32-bit Applications and Libraries?

      No. Currently, TencentOS Server only supports the installation of some 32-bit software packages via yum.

      How Does TencentOS Server Guarantee the System Security?

      TencentOS Server has binary compatibility with CentOS 7 and CentOS 8. Tencent Cloud guarantees the security of TencentOS Server in the following ways:
      Tencent's proprietary vulnerability scanning tool and other standard vulnerability scanning and security check tools in the industry are used for regular security scanning.
      TencentOS Server cooperates with the Tencent Security team to implement system security scanning and enhancement.
      CVE patches from mainstream communities are regularly assessed, and user-mode software packages are updated regularly to fix security vulnerabilities.
      CWP is used to regularly check the system security, trigger user security alarms, and provide repair solutions.
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