Rocky Linux 9.6 Minimal (Rocky 9.6) with support by ProComputers
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This Rocky Linux 9.6 image is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by ProComputers.
Rocky Linux 9.6 Minimal AMI for AWS EC2
This is a ready to use minimal Rocky Linux 9.6 image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested. It contains just enough packages to run within AWS, bring up an SSH Server and allow users to login. Cloud-init is included as well.
Login using 'rocky' user and ssh public key authentication. In this Rocky Linux 9 AMI, root login is disabled.
Rocky Linux 9 - Stable, Secure, and Production-Ready RHEL Alternative
Rocky Linux 9 is a stable, secure, and open-source enterprise Linux distribution that's fully binary-compatible with RHEL 9. Designed for performance, cloud-native workloads, and long-term support, it is a robust CentOS alternative backed by the Rocky Linux community. This image is fully optimized for AWS EC2, including cloud-init support, fast boot times, and preconfigured security settings.
Key Features of Rocky Linux 9
Minimal base image with bug-for-bug RHEL 9 compatibility
Cloud-init enabled for AWS automation and provisioning
Optimized for fast boot on EBS-backed EC2 instances
Secure by default: SELinux enforced, SSH hardened, minimal packages
ENA-enabled for high-throughput, low-latency networking
Benefits of Using Rocky Linux 9
Ideal for modern enterprise Linux workloads on AWS EC2
Maintained by an active and transparent Rocky Linux open-source community
Long-term security and stability for production environments
Lightweight and efficient for dev, test, and production deployments
Use Cases for Rocky Linux 9
Deploy scalable web servers with Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python
Run CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla
Host e-commerce platforms such as Magento or PrestaShop
Launch secure, production-ready databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Power LAMP/LEMP stacks for custom app deployments
Host both static sites and dynamic apps with backend logic
Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins
Deploy RESTful APIs and backend frameworks like Node.js or Django
Conclusion
This Rocky Linux 9 AMI offers a powerful, production-grade platform for deploying enterprise workloads on AWS. Whether you're running modern web applications, high-performance databases, or automated pipelines, Rocky Linux 9 delivers cloud-optimized performance with the stability and security of a RHEL-compatible system.
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Why choose ProComputers?
With over 10 years of experience working with AWS and other public cloud providers, ProComputers provides open-source software bundled together into solutions ready to be launched on-demand in the cloud.
ProComputers is a proud sponsor of the Rocky Linux project.
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