Remi Collet has released PHP versions 8.5.3 and 8.4.18 for RHEL, Fedora, Rocky, and Alma distributions, available through the remi-modular repository, which allows users to install modern PHP versions alongside their system PHP. This guide explains how to install these packages, replace the default PHP, or run them side-by-side using Software Collections. Using Remi's repository is advantageous for accessing newer PHP features and resolving compatibility issues with legacy applications that require these features. The article also provides instructions to enable the repository, switch PHP versions, and install multiple PHP versions, while cautioning against potential pitfalls and suggesting when to stick with the default PHP version

Install PHP 8.5.3 8.4.18 with Remi on RHEL, Fedora, Rocky, and Alma

Remi Collet has released new versions of PHP, including 8.5.3 and 8.4.18, for RHEL, Fedora, Rocky, and Alma based distributions. These packages are available from the remi-modular repository, which allows users to pull RPMs or run them as Software Collections alongside their system PHP. Using Remi's repo is beneficial because it provides access to more modern versions of PHP with new features like JIT improvements and newer extensions, whereas the default distribution PHP may be outdated. Installing Remi's PHP can solve compatibility issues that arise when a legacy application requires newer PHP features but the system PHP version is too old.

Install PHP 8.5.3 8.4.18 with Remi on RHEL, Fedora, Rocky, and Alma @ Linux Compatible