CloudLinux OS is a commercially Linux operating system that improves server stability and security by isolating each host and giving them allocated server resources. This creates an environment that feels more like a virtual server with cagefs addon.

Installing cloudlinux

You will need a trial activation key to be able to convert your CentOS server to CloudLinux. The trial license subscription will work for 30 days.

To get the activation key:

  1. Register with CloudLinux
  2. You will receive an email with activation link
  3. Click on get trial activation key
wget https://repo.cloudlinux.com/cloudlinux/sources/cln/cldeploy
 sh cldeploy -k <activation_key>

CloudLinux OS install script is smart – it detects the environment, type of virtualization, control panel, specific hardware which might require additional drivers installation and more.