CentOS

CentOS (Community ENTerprise Operating System) is a free, open-source Linux distribution that provides a stable, secure, and manageable computing platform.

Key features

• Stability: CentOS is known for its long-term stability, with each major version supported for up to 10 years.

• Security: It includes robust security features like SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) for enhanced access control.

• Enterprise-grade: CentOS is derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) sources, providing enterprise-level functionality without the cost.

• Package Management: Uses YUM (or DNF in newer versions) for efficient software installation and updates.

• Extensive Software Repository: Access to a vast collection of pre-compiled software packages.

CentOS is one the OS images provided by Scaleway. You will find below all the information to deploy it on an Instance.

What is an OS image?

An OS image for Instances refers to a pre-configured operating system installation that you can select when creating an Instance on the Scaleway cloud platform.

Learn how to create your Instance and check all the Scaleway OS images availables.

You already have a Scaleway account

1. Click Deploy next to the CentOS banner. You are redirected to a Select your Organization and Project page.

2. Select your Organization from the dropdown menu.

3. Select your project from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Continue. Depending on the resources you have available in the selected project, you will be redirected to the appropriate page to launch your Instance with your OS image.

You do not have a Scaleway account

1. Click Deploy next to the CentOS banner.

2. You are redirected to the account creation page.

3. Select an account type (Personal or Professional) and fill out your first and last name, as well as your email address.

4. Check the box to agree to Scaleway's Terms and Services, and Scaleway's Data Protection Agreement.

5. Click Create account. A message displays to request that you check your email inbox for the verification email.

6. Click the verification link in your mailbox to confirm your email address and agree to our terms of service. You are redirected to the Add billing information page.


Important


You can click Add later to enter your billing information at a later time, and directly access your Organization dashboard in the Scaleway console, but you cannot use Scaleway products without billing information.



7. Enter your credit card information, then click Add credit card. A 3D Secure validation is initiated. Once your credit card is validated, you are taken to your Organization dashboard in the Scaleway console.

Check the tutorial

CentOS deployment on Scaleway Instances using InstantApp

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