云计算HECSAs of now, there is no official operating system called “Alibaba Linux Release 3” released by Alibaba Group. However, you may be referring to Anolis OS, which is a Linux distribution developed and supported by the OpenAnolis community, backed by Alibaba.
Clarification: Anolis OS (Not “Alibaba Linux”)
Alibaba does not officially brand its Linux distributions as “Alibaba Linux,” but it actively contributes to open-source operating systems like:
- Anolis OS
- OpenAnolis Community
These are enterprise-grade, production-ready Linux distributions compatible with CentOS and RHEL, designed for cloud and server environments.
Anolis OS 8 / Anolis OS 23
- Anolis OS 8: Binary-compatible with RHEL/CentOS 8.
- Anolis OS 23: The next-generation release, aligned with RHEL 9, launched in 2023.
- It supports multiple architectures (x86_64, ARM64).
- Used internally at Alibaba for cloud infrastructure.
There is no version named “Alibaba Linux Release 3”, but if someone refers to such a name, they might be mistakenly referring to:
- A custom internal build
- A mislabeling of Anolis OS versions
- Or possibly confusing it with another system (like Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Alibaba Cloud’s custom kernel)
Alibaba Cloud Linux
In July 2022, Alibaba Cloud launched “Alibaba Cloud Linux”, later rebranded as part of Anolis OS:
- Alibaba Cloud Linux 2 → Based on RHEL/CentOS 7
- Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 → Based on RHEL/CentOS 9, released in 2023
✅ So, “Alibaba Cloud Linux 3” does exist — this might be what you’re asking about.
Features of Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 (Anolis OS 23-based):
- Optimized for Alibaba Cloud ECS instances
- Enhanced performance and security
- Free to use on Alibaba Cloud
- Long-term support
- Kernel tuned for cloud workloads
You can select it as an OS image when launching ECS instances on Alibaba Cloud.
Summary
| Name | Exists? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Linux Release 3 | ❌ Not official | Likely a misunderstanding |
| Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 | ✅ Yes | Released in 2023, RHEL 9 compatible |
| Anolis OS 23 | ✅ Yes | Open-source base of Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 |
How to Use Alibaba Cloud Linux 3
- Log into Alibaba Cloud Console
- Launch an ECS Instance
- Choose image:
Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 - Deploy and connect via SSH
It’s free and optimized for performance on Alibaba Cloud infrastructure.
If you were referring to something else (e.g., a container OS, internal project, or AliOS), feel free to clarify!