How Do I Know If I Have Linux Redhat or Centos?
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How do I know if I have Redhat or CentOS?

How do I determine RHEL version?

  1. To determine RHEL version, type: cat /etc/redhat-release.
  2. Execute command to find RHEL version: more /etc/issue.
  3. Show RHEL version using command line, run: …
  4. Another option to get Red Hat Enterprise Linux version: …
  5. RHEL 7.x or above user can use the hostnamectl command to get RHEL version.

How do I tell what version of Linux I have?

Open a terminal program (get to a command prompt) and type uname -a. This will give you your kernel version, but might not mention the distribution your running. To find out what distribution of linux your running (Ex. Ubuntu) try lsb_release -a or cat /etc/*release or cat /etc/issue* or cat /proc/version.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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