VM Instance

Rocky Linux 9

Rocky Linux 9 is a community-driven, enterprise-grade Linux distribution built from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code. Designed as a stable and fully compatible replacement for CentOS, Rocky Linux 9 delivers long-term support, security, and performance for production environments.

Optimized by Ntegral, Rocky Linux 9 supports enterprise workloads across cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware. With built-in security features such as CIS hardening profiles, Secure Boot, OpenSSL 3.0, OpenSSH protections, and vulnerability scanning tools, it ensures modern infrastructure remains protected.

Rocky Linux 9 simplifies migration from other RHEL-based distributions while maintaining application compatibility and operational stability.

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Key Capabilities of Rocky Linux 9

  • Fully RHEL-compatible and designed as a CentOS replacement

  • Enterprise-ready for server hosting and virtual machine deployment

  • Cloud-supported across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware

  • Supports dynamic programming environments including Node.js, Ruby, PHP, and Nginx

  • Available for x86_64 and ARM64 (aarch64) architectures

  • Uses DNF package manager with RPM support and GPG authentication

  • GNOME and Bash for intuitive system management

  • Systemd service manager for core functionality and reliability

  • Enhanced web console for monitoring CPU, RAM, and network performance

  • XFS file system with Direct Access (DAX) for reduced latency

  • Security enhancements including OpenSSL 3.0, OpenSSH protections, and CIS benchmarks

Why Choose Ntegral Certified Images?

  • Pre-configured and enterprise-ready virtual machines

  • Continuously updated with the latest security patches

  • Vulnerability monitoring across all packages and dependencies

  • Built following industry best practices and cloud marketplace standards

  • Automated image repackaging to ensure secure, up-to-date deployments