Rocky Linux 9.5 on USB represents a robust, community-driven enterprise-grade operating system designed for maximum stability and reliability in both server and desktop environments. Built as a downstream, binary-compatible alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), it ensures complete compatibility with enterprise applications while maintaining the open-source spirit. The distribution focuses on long-term stability, security, and enterprise-ready features, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking a cost-effective, enterprise-grade Linux solution without vendor lock-in. The system provides regular updates and security patches, ensuring your infrastructure remains protected and current with the latest technological advancements.
Features:
- Binary compatibility with RHEL - Ensuring seamless enterprise application support
- Long-term support and stability - 10-year lifecycle for each major version
- Enterprise-grade security features - Including SELinux, firewall management, and regular security updates
Benefits:
- Cost-effective enterprise solution - Free to use and distribute with no licensing fees
- Community-driven development - Rapid bug fixes and responsive support
- Enterprise compatibility - Runs all major enterprise applications certified for RHEL
The default installation of Rocky Linux comes with a comprehensive suite of pre-installed applications catering to both everyday users and system administrators. The GNOME desktop environment serves as the default user interface, providing an intuitive and modern computing experience. The system utilizes DNF (Dandified Yum) as its primary package manager, offering robust dependency resolution and system management capabilities. The GNOME Software Center provides a user-friendly graphical interface for software installation and updates, making package management accessible to users of all skill levels. The distribution includes essential productivity tools, development utilities, and system administration tools out of the box.
Rocky Linux is directly based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, following the same development model that CentOS previously employed. The project was initiated by Gregory Kurtzer, the founder of CentOS, in response to Red Hat's announcement about changing CentOS's direction. The first stable release of Rocky Linux was launched in June 2021, and since then, it has gained significant traction in the enterprise Linux community. The distribution maintains strict adherence to RHEL's codebase, ensuring that every package and feature matches its upstream source, while being completely free and open-source.
Rocky Linux is ideally suited for enterprise users, data centers, and organizations requiring a stable, long-term supported operating system. It's particularly valuable for businesses transitioning from CentOS or seeking a cost-effective alternative to RHEL. The platform excels in server environments, cloud infrastructure, and containerization workloads. System administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals will find Rocky Linux's familiar environment and enterprise-grade features perfectly aligned with their requirements for building and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions.
Supplied on: 64GB USB Drive
Version: 9.5 (64-Bit)
Release date: 19/11/2024
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