Rocky Linux VPS

Rocky Linux VPS Hosting

Bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL. Founded by the original CentOS creator, Rocky Linux delivers enterprise stability without enterprise cost.

Bug-for-bug RHEL binary compatibility
Founded by original CentOS co-creator
Full root access with KVM virtualization
NVMe SSD with enterprise RAID
Free with no subscription requirements

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Rocky Linux Hosting Features

Why Choose Rocky Linux for Your VPS?

Rocky Linux was founded by Gregory Kurtzer, the original CentOS co-founder, after Red Hat discontinued CentOS Linux. It provides a production-ready, downstream RHEL build with complete binary compatibility.

RHEL Downstream Build

Compiled directly from RHEL source code. Every package, every binary — identical behavior guaranteed for production workloads.

Community Governance

Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation ensures community ownership. Charter prevents corporate takeover — your OS will never be discontinued.

Seamless Migration

migrate2rocky tool converts CentOS, AlmaLinux, or Oracle Linux in-place. Zero data loss, minimal downtime.

Enterprise Ecosystem

Compatible with all RHEL-certified software including cPanel, Plesk, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise databases.

Predictable Releases

Follows RHEL release cycle closely. Security patches typically available within 24-48 hours of upstream release.

KVM Performance

Optimized for virtualized environments with paravirtualized drivers. Dedicated CPU cores, guaranteed RAM, and NVMe SSD I/O.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rocky Linux VPS Hosting FAQ

Is Rocky Linux better than CentOS for VPS hosting?

Rocky Linux is the direct successor to CentOS Linux. It provides the same RHEL compatibility that CentOS offered, with the added guarantee of community governance. For VPS hosting, Rocky Linux offers identical stability and package availability as CentOS did.

What is the difference between Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux?

Both are RHEL-compatible distributions created after CentOS discontinuation. Rocky Linux is governed by RESF (community foundation), while AlmaLinux is backed by CloudLinux Inc. Technically they are nearly identical — choice often comes down to governance preference.

Can I run cPanel on Rocky Linux VPS?

Yes. cPanel/WHM fully supports Rocky Linux 8 and 9. Installation is identical to CentOS — simply run the cPanel installer script on a fresh Rocky Linux VPS.

How do I migrate from CentOS to Rocky Linux?

Use the official migrate2rocky script which performs an in-place conversion. It replaces CentOS repositories and packages with Rocky Linux equivalents without affecting your data or configurations.

Is Rocky Linux free for commercial use?

Yes. Rocky Linux is completely free for personal and commercial use with no subscription required. There are no usage limits, no telemetry, and no vendor lock-in.