Important Notice: Server Upgrade to AlmaLinux 9

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Posted by Technical Manager on 15 October 2025 12:40 PM

Dear Valued Customers,

We would like to inform you that our existing CentOS 7 Linux servers have reached their End of Life (EOL) and will no longer receive security updates or maintenance from the vendor.
To ensure continued stability, performance, and security, we are upgrading our hosting environment to AlmaLinux 9 with the latest software versions.

Since we have several servers, the upgrade will be conducted in stages to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition. Each affected server will be migrated gradually, and customers will be notified once their migration is completed.

Affected Servers

103.8.25.80
103.8.25.4
103.8.25.108
163.47.203.21

System Upgrade Overview

Component	Old Version	New Version	EOL Date	Notes
Operating System	CentOS 7	AlmaLinux 9	June 30, 2024	AlmaLinux 9 is the long-term replacement for CentOS
cPanel	110.0.51	130.0.14	Active Support (LTS)	Includes performance, UI, and security improvements
MariaDB	10.0	10.11 LTS	February 16, 2028	Long-Term Support release
PHP	Legacy versions	8.2, 8.3, 8.4	8.2: Dec 2025 / 8.3: Nov 2026 / 8.4: Active	Modern, secure, and faster versions

⚙️ Installed PHP Versions on New Server

PHP Version	Status	Official EOL Date
8.2	Installed	December 8, 2025
8.3	Installed	November 23, 2026
8.4	Installed	Active Development (Expected EOL 2027–2028)

⚠️ All PHP versions older than 7.4 are deprecated and no longer maintained.
Please ensure your websites or scripts are compatible with PHP 8.2 or higher.

⚠️ Compatibility Notice

Some older websites or applications may not function correctly after the migration due to updated libraries and PHP versions.
If your website relies on older code, please review or update it accordingly.
Our support team can assist with compatibility checks and migration-related issues.

Migration & DNS Propagation

The migration to the new AlmaLinux 9 servers will be conducted in stages to minimize downtime.
Please allow 6–24 hours for DNS propagation after your account has been migrated.

Need Assistance?

If your hosting account is affected or you have any questions, please contact our support team:
Email: support@iwhost.com

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue upgrading our systems to provide a faster, more secure, and future-ready hosting environment.

Thank you for choosing iWHOST!
— iWHOST Technical Team

iWHOST Support System