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This Rocky Linux 9 image is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by ProComputers.
Rocky Linux 9 AMI for AWS EC2
This is a ready to use minimal Rocky Linux 9 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.
Other minimal ready to use images
If this Rocky Linux 9 AMI does not suit your needs, please choose another one from our popular image list below:
- Oracle Linux 8 AMI (OL8) on AWS EC2
- Oracle Linux 9 AMI (OL9) on AWS EC2
- CentOS Stream 9 AMI (CentOS 9) on AWS EC2
- CentOS Stream 10 AMI (CentOS 10) on AWS EC2
- Rocky Linux 8 AMI (Rocky 8) on AWS EC2
- Rocky Linux 9 AMI (Rocky 9) on AWS EC2
- AlmaLinux 8 AMI (AlmaLinux OS 8) on AWS EC2
- AlmaLinux 9 AMI (AlmaLinux OS 9) on AWS EC2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 AMI (RHEL 8) on AWS EC2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 AMI (RHEL 9) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS AMI (Focal Fossa) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS AMI (Jammy Jellyfish) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS AMI (Noble Numbat) on AWS EC2
- Debian 10 AMI (Buster) on AWS EC2
- Debian 11 AMI (Bullseye) on AWS EC2
- Debian 12 AMI (Bookworm) on AWS EC2
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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THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AND LICENSED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Highlights
- Rocky Linux 9 minimal base image, bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL 9, optimized for AWS EC2 with cloud-init support, fast EBS-backed boot times, and secure defaults. Key features include SSH hardening, enforced SELinux, ENA support, and a lightweight footprint for cloud-native efficiency.
- Rocky Linux 9 is built for enterprise cloud workloads, providing long-term stability, strong security, and performance optimized for AWS. Backed by the Rocky Linux open-source community, it is ideal for development, testing, and production environments.
- Deploy secure, scalable web servers, production-grade databases, and dynamic CMS or e-commerce platforms using this Rocky Linux 9 AMI. Run LAMP/LEMP stacks, RESTful APIs, and backend services with Apache, Nginx, PHP, Python, Node.js, Django, and more. Fully supports CI/CD pipelines with modern DevOps tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t3.micro AWS Free Tier Recommended | $0.05 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
m7i.48xlarge | $6.40 |
m6i.16xlarge | $3.20 |
g6.2xlarge | $0.40 |
m5zn.12xlarge | $2.40 |
r6a.24xlarge | $3.20 |
r6in.large | $0.10 |
r6idn.2xlarge | $0.40 |
h1.8xlarge | $1.60 |
Vendor refund policy
The Rocky Linux 9 virtual machine can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund is available for this Rocky Linux 9 AMI.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
- Repackaged on a default 8 GiB volume using the latest Rocky Linux 9.6 security updates available at the release date.
- In this Rocky Linux 9.6 AMI version, the primary partition and filesystem automatically extend during boot if the instance volume is bigger than the default one.
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Usage instructions
Ssh to the Rocky Linux 9.6 instance public IP address and login as 'rocky' user using the key specified at launch time. Use 'sudo su -' in order to get a root prompt. For more information please visit the links below:
- Connect to your Rocky Linux 9.6 instance using an SSH client .
- Connect to your Rocky Linux 9.6 instance from Windows using PuTTY .
- Transfer files to your Rocky Linux 9.6 instance using SCP .
Monitor the health and proper function of the Rocky Linux 9.6 virtual machine you have just launched:
- Navigate to your Amazon EC2 console and verify that you are in the correct region.
- Choose Instances from the left menu and select your Rocky Linux 9.6 launched virtual machine instance.
- Select Status and alarms tab at the bottom of the page to review if your Rocky Linux 9.6 virtual machine status checks passed or failed.
- For more information visit the Status checks for Amazon EC2 instances page in AWS Documentation.
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Vendor support
For support and maintenance issues related to this Rocky Linux 9 image, please visit the ProComputers Support Portal . Don't hesitate to contact us in case you notice any Rocky Linux 9 AMI related issues.
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