About this tag
The tag rpm packaging covers discussions about RPM-based Linux distributions and their relevance to Microsoft's ecosystem, particularly Azure Linux. Recent content highlights Microsoft's Azure Linux 4, which is built from Fedora sources and remains an RPM-based operating system optimized for Azure environments. This shift underscores Microsoft's strategic alignment with the Fedora and RPM ecosystem for its cloud infrastructure. Topics include RPM packaging, supply-chain trust, and the role of RPM in enterprise Linux deployments. The tag is useful for IT professionals and developers interested in RPM packaging within Microsoft's Linux offerings.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Azure Linux 4 Becomes Fedora-Based: RPM, Overlays, and Supply-Chain Trust

    Microsoft has confirmed that Azure Linux 4, the next major version of its in-house cloud distribution, will be built from sources derived from Fedora Linux while remaining an RPM-based, Azure-optimized operating system for virtual machines, containers, and bare-metal platforms. That is not a...