How to install akmod-VirtualBox on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux & RHEL
Akmod package for VirtualBox kernel module(s)
Availability
| Distro | aarch64 | noarch | x86_64 | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 10 | — | — | — | |
| RHEL 9 | — | — | — | |
| RHEL 8 | — | — | ✓ | 6.0.14 |
| RHEL 7 | — | — | — | |
| RHEL 6 | — | — | — |
Description
This package provides the akmod package for the VirtualBox kernel modules.
Compatible with all RHEL-based distributions, including CentOS, AlmaLinux, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, etc.
Install
akmod-VirtualBox on AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux / Oracle Linux / RHEL 8
sudo dnf -y install https://extras.getpagespeed.com/release-latest.rpm sudo dnf -y install akmod-VirtualBox
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Subscribe — from $10/moFrequently asked questions
How do I install akmod-VirtualBox on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux or RHEL?
Add the GetPageSpeed repository, then run: sudo dnf -y install akmod-VirtualBox (use yum on EL7). The same package works on AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, CentOS Stream and RHEL.
Which Enterprise Linux versions is akmod-VirtualBox available for?
akmod-VirtualBox is available for RHEL 8 and the matching AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and Oracle Linux releases.
Is akmod-VirtualBox compatible with Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux and CentOS Stream?
Yes. The RPM is built for Enterprise Linux and is binary-compatible across all RHEL rebuilds of the same major version, including AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux and CentOS Stream.