So, I just got done switching one of my servers over from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux, and let me tell you, it was an interesting experience. If you’re thinking about doing the same thing, here’s how it went down for me.
First things first, I needed an activation key. I went ahead and signed up for a trial subscription on the CloudLinux website. That got me the key I needed. It wasn’t free, but it is well worth it in the long run.
Next, I had to download the conversion script. There’s a place on their site where you can grab it. It’s a pretty straightforward download, nothing too complicated.
Start to run!
With the key and the script ready, I logged into my server via SSH. I ran the conversion script with the activation key using a command something like:
./cldeploy -k [your activation key]
Of course, you replace “[your activation key]” with the actual key you got.
This started the whole process. It took a bit of time, maybe around 30 minutes or so, as it was installing a bunch of stuff. I just let it do its thing. I saw it was installing things like the Apache module, PAM module, some command-line tools, and the LVE Manager. Seemed like it was setting everything up for CloudLinux’s features.
Reboot Time
Once the script finished, I rebooted the server using the simple:
reboot
After it came back up, I checked, and sure enough, it was running the CloudLinux kernel. I logged into the server’s control panel, and I could see the LVE Manager and all that good stuff. It looked like everything had installed correctly.
Some Notes
- I was using a control panel. It seemed to handle the conversion well.
- From what I read, if you’re using something like ISPmanager 5, you might need a specific license, but I didn’t run into that.
- The whole thing felt pretty smooth. Just make sure you have that activation key and follow the steps.
Honestly, it wasn’t as scary as I thought it might be. If you’re on the fence about switching from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux, I’d say go for it. It seems like it’ll be worth it for the added features and security, especially if you’re hosting multiple websites or users. It just takes a little patience and making sure you follow the instructions they provide.
Anyways, that’s my story. Hopefully, it helps someone else out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions, and I’ll do my best to answer them based on my experience.