This procedure downloads and installs the AIStor Server onto baremetal hosts running Red Hat Enterprise Linux Review the Hardware and System Requirements to ensure your target infrastructure meets our guidance. You can also open a SUBNET issue to request an architecture review or assistance during deployment. MinIO strongly recommends using only RHEL releases in the Full Support lifecycle with Long-Term Support (LTS) Kernels in the 6.12 or later release series, such as RHEL 10. These Linux kernels include support for critical performance features.

This procedure downloads and installs the AIStor Server onto baremetal hosts running Ubuntu Server Linux. Review the Hardware and System Requirements to ensure your target infrastructure meets our guidance. You can also open a SUBNET issue to request an architecture review or assistance during deployment. MinIO strongly recommends using only Long-Term Support (LTS) Ubuntu releases in the LTS standard security maintenance lifecycle with a Linux Kernel version 6.11 or later, such as Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS+. These Linux kernels include support for critical performance features.