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Rocky Linux 9.6

Cloudvoult Technology

Rocky Linux 9.6

Cloudvoult Technology

Rocky Linux is a production-ready, enterprise-grade operating system, preinstalled and ready to deploy on Azure Virtual Machines.

Rocky Linux 9.6

Rocky Linux is a production-ready, enterprise-grade operating system, preinstalled and ready to deploy on Azure Virtual Machines.

At its heart, Rocky Linux is a project built by the community, for the community. Its development is entirely open and transparent, fostering an environment where anyone can contribute and make a tangible impact. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a meticulous documentarian, a language expert, or have skills in web development, infrastructure, security, or quality assurance, there are abundant opportunities to get involved.

From enhancing documentation and translations to participating in testing, release engineering, and infrastructure management, your expertise can help shape the future of Rocky Linux. Join a vibrant and collaborative global community dedicated to delivering a high-quality, enterprise-grade operating system.

Highlights & New Features in Rocky Linux 9.6

🔧 Languages, Web, and Database Servers
  • PHP 8.3
  • nginx 1.26
  • MySQL 8.4
🛠️ Performance Tools & Debuggers
  • Valgrind 3.24.0
  • SystemTap 5.2
  • elfutils 0.192
  • libabigail 2.6
📊 Monitoring Tools
  • Performance Co-pilot 6.3.2
  • Grafana 10.2.6
🧰 Compiler Toolsets
  • LLVM Toolset 19.17
  • Rust Toolset 1.84.1
  • Go Toolset 1.23
👥 Special Interest Group (SIG) Updates
  • Most images built using KIWI (modern, maintainable image builder)
  • New image type: WSL-compatible container archives (for Windows 10/11)
  • Updated utilities for Oracle Cloud images
Disclaimer – This VM contains free, open-source software. Trademarks are for identification only and don’t imply endorsement. Rocky Linux® is the registered trademark of the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation in the U.S. and other countries.