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Rocky Linux 9

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Rocky Linux 9. Robust alternative to CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL and other enterprise Linux distributions. Optimised for Azure.

Rocky Linux 9

Rocky Linux is an open-source, community-driven Linux distribution, built to provide a stable and secure enterprise operating system. Created as a downstream version of RHEL, Rocky Linux is the go-to solution for organizations seeking a free and reliable Linux environment for production workloads. Named after CentOS co-founder Rocky McGaugh, this distribution was developed by the Rocky Linux Foundation to ensure continuity and reliability for Linux users worldwide.

Rocky Linux Features

  • Enterprise-Grade Stability Engineered to deliver a dependable experience for critical business applications, with compatibility with RHEL.
  • Open-Source and Community Driven Fully open-source, with an active community maintaining and improving the system.
  • Security-Enhanced Includes frequent security updates and long-term support to keep your applications safe.
  • High Compatibility Offers compatibility with existing CentOS environments, making migration easy for legacy systems.
  • Long-Term Support Provides extended support and updates, ensuring a stable environment for years to come.
  • Ideal for Cloud and Virtual Environments Optimized to run on cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, offering flexibility for hybrid deployments.
  • Intuitive Interface Rocky Linux offers optional GUI desktop interfaces that can be installed such as GNOME, XFCE, KDE.

Rocky Linux Use cases

  • Enterprise Applications Deploy critical applications with the confidence of a stable, secure Linux foundation.
  • Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Ideal for public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, with smooth integration and performance.
  • High-Performance Computing Perfect for computationally intensive tasks, data analysis, and large-scale scientific research.
  • Containerized Workloads Seamlessly supports containerized applications, making it easy to deploy and scale in Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Developer Environments Offers a consistent, reliable environment that developers can trust for building and testing applications.

Rocky Linux is a robust alternative to CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL and other enterprise Linux distributions, providing the stability and performance needed for today’s demanding workloads in production environments.

Rocky Linux Documentation / Support

Getting started documentation and support from: Rocky Linux on Azure

Disclaimer: This is an official Rocky Linux release maintained by Cloud Infrastructure Services. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Cloud Infrastructure Services does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Rocky Linux is a registered trademark of Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation. Red Hat, CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of Red Hat, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

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