Rocky Linux is an open-source enterprise operating system created as a downstream, binary-compatible release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Built and maintained by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF), it is trusted globally for its stability, security, and community support.

Who is this image for?

• System administrators needing a secure, stable OS for mission-critical applications.
• Developers & DevOps teams deploying CI/CD pipelines, containers, and cloud-native workloads.
• Enterprises seeking an Azure-optimized Linux platform for databases, middleware, and business applications.

Why choose this Azure Marketplace image?

• Preconfigured for Azure integration, including cloud-init and Azure Linux Agent.
• Optimized for security, performance, and compliance with enterprise needs.
• Supported image with regular security updates and kernel patches.
• Faster deployment compared to manual installation.

Key Benefits

• Enterprise Stability: Fully compatible with RHEL®, ensuring predictable operations for production workloads.
• Azure-Optimized: Includes Azure Linux Agent for VM extensions, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Secure by Default: Regular updates, SELinux enforcement, and hardened configurations.
• Flexible Use Cases: Ideal for hosting web applications, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), middleware (Tomcat, JBoss), containers (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes), and DevOps pipelines.
• Community Driven, Enterprise Ready: Backed by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation, ensuring transparency and longevity.

Common Use Cases

• Web & Application Servers (Apache, Nginx, Node.js, Python, PHP, Java)
• Database Hosting (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Remote Access Solutions
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters on Azure
• DevSecOps pipelines and container orchestration with Kubernetes and OpenShift

Get started today with Rocky Linux on Azure and deploy a secure, enterprise-ready operating system in minutes.