{"id":601,"date":"2024-11-18T07:21:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T01:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/?p=601"},"modified":"2024-11-18T07:21:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T01:51:13","slug":"rocky-linux-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/rocky-linux-os\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocky Linux OS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rocky-linux.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rocky-linux.png 920w, https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rocky-linux-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rocky-linux-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rocky-linux-768x767.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#key-features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-choose-rocky-linux-os\">Why Choose Rocky Linux OS?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#installation\">Installation <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#system-requirements-for-rockylinux\">System Requirements for Rockylinux<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#popular-use-cases\">Popular Use Cases<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparison-with-similar-distributions\">Comparison with Similar Distributions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#community-and-support\">Community and Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rocky Linux<\/strong> is a free, open-source Linux distribution that is a community-driven, enterprise-grade operating system. It is designed to be a downstream build of <strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)<\/strong>, providing a stable and secure platform for servers, desktops, and other enterprise environments. Rocky Linux emerged as a successor to <strong>CentOS<\/strong> after CentOS shifted focus to CentOS Stream, which caused a gap for users seeking a RHEL-compatible distribution with a traditional release model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-features\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enterprise-Grade Stability<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rocky Linux offers long-term support and reliability, making it suitable for enterprise environments and production workloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RHEL Compatibility<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is built to be binary-compatible with RHEL, ensuring that applications and tools designed for RHEL work seamlessly with Rocky Linux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open-Source and Community-Driven<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Governed by the <strong>Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF)<\/strong>, Rocky Linux is developed by a community of contributors and is free to use without licensing fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequent Updates and Security Patches<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular updates ensure that Rocky Linux remains secure and up-to-date with the latest software packages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wide Range of Use Cases<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for servers, virtualization, cloud computing, containers, development, and desktop environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise Ecosystem Support<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compatible with tools like cPanel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plesk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plesk<\/a>, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, and various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-choose-rocky-linux-os\"><strong>Why Choose Rocky Linux OS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CentOS Replacement<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rocky Linux fills the void left by CentOS\u2019s shift to CentOS Stream, offering a more traditional RHEL-compatible release model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stability and Security<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a solid choice for businesses looking for a free, stable operating system with robust security features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Vendor Lock-In<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rocky Linux is fully open-source and independent of any corporate control, reducing concerns about sudden changes in direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large Community Support<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backed by an active community, users can rely on forums, documentation, and other resources for troubleshooting and guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation\"><strong>Installation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the ISO<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the RockyLinux official website to download the appropriate ISO for your system (Minimal, DVD, or Boot ISO).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare Installation Media<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use tools like <strong>Rufus<\/strong> (Windows) or <strong>Etcher<\/strong> (Linux\/macOS) to create a bootable USB drive with the downloaded ISO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install Rocky Linux<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boot from the installation media and follow the installation wizard:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose installation language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure disk partitioning (automatic or manual).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up user accounts and root password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select software (minimal installation, server with GUI, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-Installation Setup<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update the system:bashCopy code<code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install additional software or enable repositories as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"system-requirements-for-rockylinux\"><strong>System Requirements for Rockylinux<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimal Requirements<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 GB RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 GB disk space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 GHz dual-core processor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended Requirements<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4+ GB RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50+ GB disk space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-core processor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"popular-use-cases\"><strong>Popular Use Cases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Web Servers<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mumbaiwebhosting.co.in\">Hosting<\/a> web applications with tools like Apache, Nginx, PHP, and databases (MariaDB\/MySQL).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtualization<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Running virtual machines using KVM or containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development and Testing<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stable platform for development environments, CI\/CD pipelines, and testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise Applications<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting ERP, CRM, and other enterprise software solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud Deployment<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deployable on major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with official Rocky Linux images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-with-similar-distributions\"><strong>Comparison with Similar Distributions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Rocky Linux<\/th><th>AlmaLinux<\/th><th>CentOS Stream<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td><td>Stability<\/td><td>Stability<\/td><td>Development Stream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Model<\/strong><\/td><td>RHEL Clone<\/td><td>RHEL Clone<\/td><td>Pre-RHEL Updates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Community-Driven<\/td><td>Community-Driven<\/td><td>Red Hat Backed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Full RHEL Binary<\/td><td>Full RHEL Binary<\/td><td>Upstream of RHEL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Updates<\/strong><\/td><td>Regular and Stable<\/td><td>Regular and Stable<\/td><td>Frequent Changes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"community-and-support\"><strong>Community and Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forums and Discussions<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage with the linux community on forums or join the official Slack workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive guides are available in the Linux Documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial Support<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several third-party vendors offer professional support for businesses using Rockylinux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocky Linux has quickly established itself as a reliable and trusted platform for enterprises, developers, and system administrators, offering a secure and stable alternative to CentOS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rocky Linux is a free, open-source Linux distribution that is a community-driven, enterprise-grade operating system. 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