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Rocky Linux 10

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Rocky Linux 10

Cloud Infrastructure Services

Rocky Linux 10. Robust alternative to CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL and other enterprise Linux distributions. Optimised for Azure.

Rocky Linux 10

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.

Launch Rocky Linux 10 virtual machines on Microsoft Azure for a stable, secure, RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux platform. Rocky Linux is a community-driven open-source Linux distribution that delivers long-term support, predictable lifecycle, ABI/API compatibility with RHEL, and production-grade performance. Deploy in minutes for web hosting, containers, DevOps, CI/CD, and database workloads across global Azure regions.

Rocky Linux 10 Features

  • Binary compatibility with Enterprise Linux (RHEL-compatible rebuild)
  • DNF/YUM package management with extensive repository ecosystem
  • systemd init, modern networking stack, and tuned performance profiles
  • SELinux enforcing mode available; firewalld for host-based firewalling
  • OpenSSL, OpenSSH, strong default crypto policies
  • Cockpit web console for server administration (optional)
  • Container-ready: Podman, Buildah, Skopeo; Kubernetes-friendly
  • Common stacks: Nginx/Apache, PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, Go
  • Server roles: DNS, DHCP, proxy, VPN, file/print, monitoring
  • Kernel live/rolling updates support via standard EL ecosystem tooling
  • Enterprise-Grade Stability Engineered to deliver a dependable experience for critical business applications, with compatibility with RHEL.
  • 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.
  • Intuitive Interface Rocky Linux offers optional GUI desktop interfaces that can be installed such as GNOME, XFCE, KDE.
  • Benefits of Running Rocky Linux on Azure

  • Global scale, high availability, and redundancy with Azure regions/Zones
  • Integrates with Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure Security Center/Defender
  • Flexible VM sizes for cost optimization (burstable to compute-optimized)
  • Supports IaC and automation: Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, Azure CLI/PowerShell
  • Hardenable with CIS-benchmark baselines and policy as code
  • Streamlined patching and lifecycle management via EL-compatible toolchains
  • Rocky Linux Use cases

  • Web & App Hosting: Nginx/Apache, PHP-FPM, Python (uWSGI/Gunicorn), Node.js
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, Redis, MongoDB (where supported)
  • Containers & Orchestration: Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift-compatible workflows
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Build agents, runners, artifact/package registries
  • Networking & Security: VPN gateways, reverse proxies, WAF proxies, bastion hosts
  • Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Opensearch, collectors on Azure
  • HPC/Batch & Data: Compute nodes, ETL workers, schedulers
  • Enterprise Services: Domain-integrated Linux servers, SMB/NFS, print services
  • 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.
  • 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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