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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Rocky Linux 9 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Enterprise-grade CentOS replacement, 1:1 RHEL 9 binary compatible. AWS-optimized with CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM pre-installed. Production-ready.
Overview
This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.
Product Overview
Rocky Linux 9 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Enterprise-grade CentOS replacement, 1:1 RHEL 9 binary compatible. Next-generation features including modern kernel 5.14+, Python 3.9, and enhanced performance. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, and ENA drivers. Production-ready for mission-critical workloads.
Why Choose Rocky Linux 9?
Community-driven CentOS replacement backed by Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF), founded by CentOS co-founder Gregory Kurtzer. 1:1 binary compatible with RHEL 9 for seamless migration from CentOS. Modern kernel 5.14+ delivers improved performance, security, and hardware support vs Rocky 8. No vendor lock-in, no licensing fees, fully open source.
Modern Features (Rocky 9 vs Rocky 8)
Rocky Linux 9 includes significant improvements over Rocky 8: modern kernel 5.14+ (vs 4.18 in Rocky 8) with better performance and hardware support, Python 3.9 (vs 3.6), GCC 11 (vs 8.5), improved security with enhanced SELinux policies, better container support with Podman 4.0, faster package management with DNF improvements, updated cryptographic libraries, and native Wayland support.
AWS Optimization
Pre-installed AWS tools: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent. ENA (Elastic Network Adapter) drivers for enhanced networking up to 100 Gbps. Optimized for EC2 with cloud-init for automated configuration. NVMe instance storage support, regular security patches via AWS-optimized repositories. Kernel tuned for AWS infrastructure and cloud workloads.
24/7 cloudimg Support
Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues. Direct access to Linux engineers with AWS expertise. Assistance with configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and security hardening. Support via ticketing system and email. Proactive security updates and guidance. Migration assistance from CentOS or other distributions.
Technical Specifications
- OS: Rocky Linux 9 (RHEL 9 binary compatible)
- Kernel: Linux 5.14+ (modern performance and security)
- Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)
- Init System: systemd
- Package Manager: dnf/yum with full RHEL 9 repositories
- Python: Python 3.9
- Compiler: GCC 11, LLVM/Clang 13
- Security: SELinux enabled by default, firewalld
- AWS Tools: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent
- Filesystem: XFS root filesystem, LVM support
- Boot: UEFI boot with GRUB2
- Networking: NetworkManager, IPv6 support, Elastic Network Adapter
Use Cases
Ideal for production workloads requiring RHEL 9 compatibility: web servers (Apache, Nginx), application servers (Java, Node.js, Python, PHP), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle), containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab Runner), microservices architectures, API gateways, caching layers (Redis, Memcached), log aggregation (Logstash, Fluentd), monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana).
Rocky vs Alma vs Oracle Linux
Q: Rocky vs Alma? A: Both are RHEL 9 compatible. Rocky founded by CentOS co-founder, Alma backed by CloudLinux. Choose based on preference.
Q: Rocky vs Oracle Linux? A: Rocky is community-driven and fully open source. Oracle Linux has Oracle backing but stricter licensing. Rocky offers more flexibility.
Q: Why Rocky 9 vs Rocky 8? A: Rocky 9 has modern kernel 5.14+, Python 3.9, GCC 11, better performance, improved security, and enhanced container support.
Migration from CentOS
Direct upgrade path from CentOS 8 Stream or CentOS 9 Stream. Package names identical, configurations compatible. Minimal changes required. Rocky maintains CentOS traditions and community values. Founded by original CentOS co-founder Gregory Kurtzer to continue the CentOS mission. Contact cloudimg support for migration assistance.
Support Information
Support provided by cloudimg via ticketing system and email. 24-hour response SLA guaranteed. Average response time: 1 hour for critical issues. Coverage: configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, security hardening, AWS integration.
Trademarks
This software listing is packaged by cloudimg. The respective trademarks mentioned in the offering are owned by the respective companies, and their use does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
Highlights
- 24/7 cloudimg support - guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
- Next-gen CentOS replacement - RHEL 9 binary compatible, modern kernel 5.14+, improved performance and security vs Rocky 8
- AWS-optimized infrastructure - pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager, and ENA drivers
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.10 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | t2.micro instance type | $0.06 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | t3.micro instance type | $0.06 |
u7i-12tb.224xlarge | u7i-12tb.224xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
r6i.metal | r6i.metal instance type | $0.28 |
g4dn.2xlarge | g4dn.2xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
inf2.8xlarge | inf2.8xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c4.8xlarge | c4.8xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c4.large | c4.large instance type | $0.10 |
c7i-flex.large | c7i-flex.large instance type | $0.10 |
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Multiple Operating System Versions and Flavors Available: Choose from a wide range of popular Linux distributions and Windows Server options, ensuring compatibility and flexibility for your deployment needs.
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