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Rocky Linux from CIQ+ 9 (RLC+) is a free, commercially backed Enterprise Linux image built and signed by CIQ, the founding support partner of the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF). Enterprise Linux binary compatible and pre-configured for AWS, RLC+ gives you a production-ready foundation with an upgrade path to CIQ's full enterprise stack when you need it.
Overview
Rocky Linux from CIQ + (RLC+) 9 is a free Enterprise Linux image.
Free on your existing AWS invoice.
Pre-configured for AWS:
- Amazon SSM Agent included for instance management via AWS Systems Manager
- Serial console output enabled for EC2 instance troubleshooting and recovery
- Automatic security updates and disk auto-expand enabled
Enterprise Linux:
- Enterprise Linux Binary Compatibility: Your existing applications and tooling work as-is.
- CIQ-Built Kernel: Built, signed, and maintained by CIQ. Rocky Linux is among NVIDIA's officially supported Enterprise Linux distributions.
- Upgrade to RLC Pro: When you need Long-Term Support, FIPS 140-3, enterprise SLAs, or IP indemnification, upgrade without re-deploying.
Learn more at ciq.com/products/rocky-linux or contact info@ciq.com .
Highlights
- Seamless RHEL Compatibility: Designed to be fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux from CIQ allows for a smooth migration without the need for changes to your existing workflows or applications, preserving your investment in software infrastructure.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux 9.7
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If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
This version of Rocky Linux 9 from CIQ Plus (x86_64) is up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates as of 03/17/2026.
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Usage instructions
Connect to the instance over SSH using the instance public IP, with username "rocky" and the private key generated when you launched the instance.
Example command: $ ssh -i ./ssh-private-key.pem rocky@PublicIPAddress
When you are logged in as "rocky", you can use the sudo command to run administrative tasks. Note that the specific command you use to connect to the instance may vary depending on the operating system and ssh client you are using on your end. By default, the instance is secured by AWS network security configuration; you may optionally install your choice of a local firewall such as firewalld after launch.
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Support
Vendor support
This Rocky Linux AMI provided by CIQ includes access to repositories for dnf/rpm updates and is regularly refreshed. This offer includes Basic Support from CIQ, which offers ticket and email-based support covering user accounts, product inquiries, bug reports, onboarding, and basic installation and configuration assistance. More comprehensive SLA-backed Enterprise Support plans at the Standard or Premium level are available from CIQ for additional charges. See the CIQ Support Overview under Learning Resources for full details, or contact us for further information. Contact support@ciq.com for further information. CIQ is committed to providing a working image which meets the highest quality standards. If you have a question or encounter a problem related to deploying the software in this listing into your cloud environment, a question regarding the EULA, or if you are in interested in adding an enterprise support agreement via private offer for help managing your Rocky Linux operating system, contact CIQ Cloud Marketplace Support at cloudmarketplace@ciq.com
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