Migrating CentOS to Ubuntu/RHEL

Attention: This document is only for customers with CentOS on AppViewX v2020.3.0 FP10 and FP11 and upgrading to v2024.3.0.0. You may ignore this if you are currently using AppViewX v2022.1.0 (FP1-FP3), v2023.1.0 and v2023.1.0 FP1.

AppViewX would like to notify their customers about an important update regarding the Operating System (OS) support for AppViewX installations. Presently with AppViewX 2020.3.10 and 2022.1.3, we support three Operating Systems: CentOS & RHEL 7, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, RHEL 8x

However, as some may be aware, CentOS is rapidly approaching its end-of-life (EOL) in June 2024, we need to adjust our AppViewX deployment strategy.

Starting from 2022.1.3 (Ganga FP3), we have transitioned from providing the OVAs with CentOS 7 to Ubuntu. This change ensures that our new customers receive continuous support without any complications. However, please be aware that existing customers can still utilize the CentOS OVA until it reaches its EOL in June 2024 but, we strongly encourage customers from CentOS 7 as soon as they are able to.

For a seamless transition, we advise our current customers who are using CentOS to migrate to either the Ubuntu OVA or bring their own Ubuntu/RHEL OS before CentOS reaches its end-of-life (EOL). Detailed migration steps can be found in the sections below.