Rocky Linux 9 became generally available today, providing users of the open-source operating system with a series of security and performance updates. . Rocky Linux is based on the CentOS Linux operating system that is developed by Red Hat and is widely used in the cloud and on-premises to run enterprise applications. Since 2020 , Red Hat has no longer produced a full, freely available version of CentOS that is intended as an enterprise Linux distribution. Red Hat’s decision spawned a number of organizations, including the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) and Alma Linux , to create their own versions of CentOS. Among the primary supporters of the RESF is CIQ, which announced on May 11 that it had raised $26 million to help it grow its Rocky Linux efforts. . CentOS Stream 9 boosts stability and efficiency for business software, presenting a strong open-source alternative.. Rocky Linux, Enterprise Application, Security Enhancement, Performance Update, Open Source Solution. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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