Fedora 41 Server - DVD

Version 41 Release Date: October 29, 2024 (Release Notes)

This release powered by Linux Kernel 6.11 at the core. Kernel 6.11 brings updates to storage, processors and graphics hardware.

Starting with Fedora 41, the Anaconda installer has built-in support for self-encrypting hard drives - that is, native hardware encryption on TCG OPAL2 compliant drives.

The folowing software has also been upgraded.

• DNF 5
• RPM 4.20
• DNF and bootc in Image Mode Fedora variants
• Golang 1.23
• Python 2 retired
• Running SSSD with reduced privileges
• Remove network-scripts
• PyTorch 2.4
• Stratis 3.7: stratisd 3.7.3 and stratis-cli 3.7.0
• Python 3.13
• Pytest 8
• Perl 5.40

Fedora Server is a short-lifecycle, community-supported server operating system that enables seasoned system administrators experienced with any OS to make use of the very latest server-based technologies available in the open source community.

Cockpit

Cockpit is installed in all Fedora Server installations and provides a graphical interface for remote server management. The installed version 290 provides integrations for Podman, KVM, SELinux and much more.

Easy Administration

Manage your system simply with Cockpit's powerful, modern interface. View and monitor system performance and status, and deploy and manage container-based services.

Server Roles

There's no need to set up your server from scratch when you use server roles. Server roles plug into your Fedora Server system, providing a well-integrated service on top of the Fedora Server platform. Deploy and manage these prepared roles simply using the Rolekit tool.

Database Services

Fedora Server brings with it an enterprise-class, scalable database server powered by the open-source PostgreSQL project.

Complete Enterprise Domain Solution

Level up your Linux network with advanced identity management, DNS, certificate services, Windows(TM) domain integration throughout your environment with FreeIPA, the engine that drives Fedora Server's Domain Controller role.