Enterprise-Grade Linux Operating System

Rocky Linux is a production-ready, enterprise-grade operating system designed to deliver stability, reliability, and long-term support for a wide range of workloads. It is preinstalled and ready to deploy on Azure Virtual Machines, allowing users to quickly spin up enterprise environments optimized for performance and security in the cloud.

At its core, Rocky Linux is a community-driven project—built by the community, for the community. The development process is entirely open and transparent, ensuring that contributions are welcomed from anyone willing to participate. This collaborative model fosters innovation and inclusivity, empowering individuals and organizations to help shape the operating system’s ongoing evolution.

Use Cases of Rocky Linux

Server Management: Provides a stable, RHEL-compatible platform ideal for running web, database, and other critical servers.
Cloud Computing: Offers a reliable and cost-efficient base for both public and private cloud environments.
Desktop Use: Developers and power users choose it for its secure, customizable, and stable desktop experience.

Advantages of Rocky Linux

Binary Compatibility with RHEL: Ensures seamless migration by fully matching RHEL’s binaries, tools, and documentation.
Security and Stability: Regular updates and enterprise-grade reliability make it a trustworthy choice for production systems.
Continuation of CentOS Legacy: Preserves the CentOS tradition by offering a familiar, dependable platform for former CentOS users.

Rocky Linux 10.1 – New Features

1. Soft Reboots

Systemd now supports userspace-only soft reboots, enabling faster patching in many scenarios.
See systemd-soft-reboot.service manual for details and limitations before production use.

2. Post-Quantum Cryptography

Prioritizes post-quantum algorithms over classical ones in OpenSSL.
Post-quantum algorithms are now enabled in additional libraries and policies, including GnuTLS.

3. XFS Enhancements

Mounted XFS filesystems can now be scrubbed using xfs_scrub.
XFS filesystems can be shrunk in certain scenarios using xfs_growfs.

4. Upgraded Software

Dynamic Languages & Servers: .NET 10, Node.js 24, OpenJDK 25, Valkey 8
Compiler Toolsets: GCC 15, Go 1.24, LLVM 20, Rust 1.88

Disclaimer: This VM contains free, open-source software. We don’t provide commercial licenses for the products mentioned. Trademarks are for identification only and don’t imply endorsement or affiliation.

Rocky Linux® is the registered trademark of the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Rocky Linux 10.1

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