Ievgen Priadka's post on the LinkedIn Engineering blog describes the significant internal engineering efforts required to migrate LinkedIn's fleet from CentOS 7 to Azure Linux.
The uncertainty created by the shift to CentOS Stream raised concerns about reliability and support, which ultimately contributed to the decision to transition to Azure Linux.
Priadka highlights the importance of 'strong vendor support' for Azure Linux, emphasizing the dedicated support that the Azure Linux team can provide for their operations.
The move to Azure Linux represents a crucial step in Microsoft's long-term vision since acquiring LinkedIn, following challenges and uncertainties around previous operating systems.
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