Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9.6 Generation 2 image

This is a minimal ready to use ProComputers packaged Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9.6 Generation 2 image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested.

Generation 2 virtual machines (Gen2 VMs) use the new UEFI-based boot architecture instead of BIOS-based architecture and have a simplified virtual hardware model and improved boot and installation times.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 for Azure – Secure, Scalable Cloud OS for Web, Apps, and Databases

Developed by Red Hat, Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 is a robust, production-grade operating system optimized for performance in Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines. Designed for modern cloud infrastructure, RHEL 9 supports web servers, databases, application stacks, and backend services with enhanced stability, security, and scalability.

Key Features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9

Secure and stable Linux distribution tailored for enterprise workloads.
Optimized for Azure VMs with accelerated networking and premium disk support.
Cloud-init enabled for rapid provisioning and automation workflows.
Integrated SELinux and security policies for hardened deployments.
Compatible with major tech stacks: LAMP, LEMP, Java, Node.js, Python
System roles and Cockpit web console for streamlined administration

Benefits of Using Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9

Deploy scalable and secure cloud infrastructure confidently on Azure.
Maintain consistency across development, test, and production environments.
Automate configuration and management using Azure-native tools and Red Hat utilities.
Minimize downtime with predictable updates and resilient architecture.
Run modern and legacy workloads in a high-performance Azure environment.

Use Cases for Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9

Host fast, secure web applications with Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python.
Deploy reliable databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MariaDB.
Run CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
Launch RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js or Django.
Build CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Git, Jenkins, or Podman.
Migrate enterprise applications to a cloud-native architecture on Azure.

Conclusion

This Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 Image on Azure delivers a hardened, cloud-optimized Linux platform built for reliability, automation, and scalability. Whether you're hosting web services, running containerized applications, or deploying complex backend systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 provides the solid foundation your workloads demand in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.6 Gen2 packaged by ProComputers

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