> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.onetsolutions.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # AlmaLinux 9: Optimal Performance and Stability > AlmaLinux 9, a 100% compatible alternative to CentOS, is now available on our VPS — bringing optimal performance, stability, and enhanced security. AlmaLinux 9: Optimal Performance and Stability *Published on May 13, 2023* We are happy to announce that AlmaLinux 9 — the latest Linux distribution developed as a 100% compatible, reliable and secure alternative to CentOS — is now available. AlmaLinux 9 delivers optimal performance and stability for your servers, ensuring a top-tier hosting experience. ## A reliable and secure alternative to CentOS After the recent changes to CentOS, the Linux community looked for a solid alternative to keep enjoying a stable, trusted Linux distribution. That is where AlmaLinux comes in — a distribution developed by CloudLinux in collaboration with the Linux community. AlmaLinux 9 is built from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code and is 100% compatible with existing CentOS applications and tools. AlmaLinux 9 has been designed to deliver optimal performance and stability. Thanks to its Linux kernel and optimised system components, AlmaLinux 9 can handle intensive workloads and ensure high availability. You get the reliability and robustness of an enterprise-grade operating system, without the associated costs. ### The benefits of AlmaLinux 9 * Optimal performance for your servers: by choosing AlmaLinux 9 at OnetSolutions, you get top-tier performance for your servers. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure combined with AlmaLinux 9 delivers exceptional stability and speed, ensuring fast response times for your applications and websites. * Full compatibility with CentOS applications: if you are currently running CentOS applications and tools, the move to AlmaLinux 9 at OnetSolutions will be seamless. AlmaLinux 9 is 100% compatible with existing CentOS applications and configurations, which means you can migrate without worry and keep the same functionality and performance. * Enhanced security to protect your data: data security is a top priority at OnetSolutions. AlmaLinux 9 benefits from regular security updates and bug fixes, ensuring the protection of your sensitive data. With AlmaLinux 9 available at OnetSolutions, you get a reliable, performant and secure operating system for your servers. Enjoy the optimal performance, full CentOS compatibility, and enhanced security AlmaLinux 9 brings to our VPS.