Inventory and assessment
We identify versions, applications, dependencies and criticality of every CentOS server to prioritize the migration.
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Red Hat Partner · Costa Rica and Mexico
CentOS migration to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CentOS Linux 7 and 8 no longer receive updates. Convert your servers to Red Hat Enterprise Linux with a proven path, controlled change windows and a rollback plan.
2021
CentOS Linux 8 end of life (December 31)
2024
CentOS Linux 7 end of life (June 30)
1
Official in-place conversion tool: Convert2RHEL
10
Years of life cycle per major RHEL release
What Is It
Why migrate away from CentOS Linux now?
CentOS Linux 8 stopped receiving updates on December 31, 2021 and CentOS Linux 7 on June 30, 2024. Systems still in production without security patches are exposed to known vulnerabilities and may fail audits.
Because CentOS Linux was derived from RHEL sources, moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux keeps most techniques and packages. TUTARI assesses your estate, defines the path and runs the conversion with change windows and a rollback plan.
- Conversion on the same system with Convert2RHEL, without redeploying every workload
- Pre-conversion analysis with remediation recommendations
- Low-cost migration subscriptions, also on AWS and Azure Marketplace
- Path beyond RHEL 7 with an in-place upgrade to RHEL 8 or Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS)
Key Features
How we migrate your CentOS estate
Pre-conversion analysis
With Red Hat Lightspeed we analyze CentOS 7 systems and get remediation recommendations before converting.
Conversion with Convert2RHEL
The official tool determines the path based on the CentOS version and replaces packages with RHEL ones on the same system.
Testing and validation
We validate critical applications and databases before and after the change, with agreed acceptance criteria.
Rollback plan
We define backups and restore points before every window so you can go back if something fails.
The right subscriptions
We advise between standard subscriptions and migration offers so you pay only for what you need.
Implementation
How we take it to production
A proven process from assessment to operations, with a single accountable team.
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Assessment
We inventory CentOS 7, 8 and Stream servers, classify risks and define the migration order.
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Pilot
We convert a small group of servers, measure impact and refine the procedure.
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Migration in waves
We convert in batches during change windows, with backups, validation and monitoring.
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Stabilization
We apply hardening, patching and automation, and hand over documentation and support.
Use Cases
Migration scenarios
Unsupported CentOS 7 servers
Close the security gap on systems that no longer receive patches.
Compliance and audits
Show auditors and regulators operating systems with current support and patches.
Databases and SAP
Move critical workloads to a platform certified for SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft SQL Server.
Cloud migration
Move workloads from the data center to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud on a single operating system.
Ecosystem
Certified and compatible with your ecosystem
Works with the leading clouds, vendors and enterprise platforms.
Convert2RHELRed Hat SatelliteRed Hat LightspeedAnsible Automation PlatformAWS MarketplaceAzure MarketplaceSAPMicrosoft SQL Server
Related Red Hat products
More Red Hat solutions with TUTARI
Coverage
Commercial coverage in Costa Rica and Mexico
We serve companies with local contact, remote or onsite delivery, and the same service standard in both countries.
Costa Rica
We migrate CentOS servers for companies in Costa Rica to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with local assessment, coordinated change windows and support in Spanish and English.
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We serve organizations in Mexico with CentOS 7 and 8 migration projects, including multi-site environments, compliance evidence and follow-up support.
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Expert Analysis
TUTARI, your Red Hat partner for CentOS migration in Latin America
TUTARI S.A. — Red Hat Partner
TUTARI S.A. is a Red Hat partner for Costa Rica, Mexico and Latin America. We help organizations move from CentOS Linux 7 and 8 to Red Hat Enterprise Linux with a clear plan, testing and a defined rollback.
We combine Linux infrastructure expertise with managed cybersecurity: vulnerability management, hardening, backup and monitoring, so every migrated server is protected from day one.
If your company still runs CentOS servers in production, TUTARI assesses your case, estimates the effort and runs the migration with support in Spanish and English.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CentOS to RHEL migration
Answers to the most common questions about our services
How long was CentOS Linux supported?
How long was CentOS Linux supported?
CentOS Linux 8 ended on December 31, 2021 and CentOS Linux 7 on June 30, 2024. There will be no CentOS Linux 9; CentOS Stream is the community space where future RHEL versions are developed.
Can I migrate without reinstalling servers?
Can I migrate without reinstalling servers?
Yes. Convert2RHEL converts a compatible distribution, such as CentOS Linux 7, to Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the same system, without redeploying every workload. TUTARI plans testing and rollback.
What subscription options exist for migrating?
What subscription options exist for migrating?
Besides standard RHEL subscriptions, Red Hat offers low-cost migration options such as RHEL for Third Party Linux Migration, available on AWS and Azure Marketplace. TUTARI helps you choose and size the best fit.
What comes after converting to RHEL 7?
What comes after converting to RHEL 7?
You can upgrade in place to RHEL 8 or buy Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS), then continue to newer releases. TUTARI defines the path based on your applications.
Leave CentOS behind with a migration plan to RHEL
Tell us how many servers you have and which versions they run, and we will propose a path, a schedule and the right subscriptions.
