Rocky Linux is a community-driven, RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux distribution designed for long-term stability.
Rocky Linux was created after CentOS shifted to CentOS Stream, providing a stable, downstream RHEL-compatible alternative.
The Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) oversees the project, ensuring community governance and transparency.
Rocky Linux tracks RHEL point releases for stability. CentOS Stream sits upstream of RHEL and receives changes earlier.
Yes. Rocky Linux is free to download and use, with community support and optional third‑party support providers.
Rocky provides the migrate2rocky tool to convert compatible systems without a full reinstall.
Rocky Linux supports x86_64 and additional architectures such as aarch64, ppc64le, and s390x depending on the release.
Use the official documentation, community forums, or third‑party support providers.
Rocky Linux Overview
Rocky Linux Package Management
Rocky Linux History