Rocky Linux is a free and open-source Linux distribution that is designed to be a community-supported alternative to CentOS. It was created by Gregory Kurtzer, one of the original co-founders of CentOS, in response to the shift in CentOS’s direction in December 2020, when Red Hat announced that CentOS would transition to a rolling-release model called CentOS Stream.
It aims to be a stable, production-ready platform suitable for enterprise environments.
Rocky Linux is designed to be binary-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), making it easier for users to migrate from CentOS or RHEL to Rocky.
The development and support of Rocky Linux are driven by the community, emphasizing transparency and inclusivity.
It offers long-term support for its releases, ensuring security updates and maintenance over extended periods.
Rocky Linux follows a regular release schedule, aligning closely with RHEL releases.
The Rocky Linux community provides comprehensive documentation and resources to assist users in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
dnf package manager, similar to RHEL and CentOS, for installing and managing software packages.Package Management in Rocky Linux
Rocky Linux History
Rocky FAQ