How Do You Check If Linux Is Redhat or Centos?
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How do I know if I have Linux Redhat or CentOS?

In this article, we will show how to check the version of CentOS or RHEL Linux installed on your server.
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Let’s take a look at these 4 useful ways to check CentOS or RHEL release version.

  1. Using RPM Command. …
  2. Using Hostnamectl Command. …
  3. Using lsb_release Command. …
  4. Using Distro Release Files.

How do I know if my OS is redhat?

Option 2: Find Version in /etc/redhat-release File

Red Hat-based distros contain release files located in the /etc/redhat-release directory. For example, os-release, system-release, and redhat-release. In the image above, you can see that this system is using the version CentOS 7.6. 1810.

David Miller

David Miller

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David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

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