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Pin Rocky Linux 9.6 and keep receiving Important and Critical CVE backports past upstream end-of-life.
Overview
Teams that need a stable Enterprise Linux baseline run Rocky Linux from CIQ Pro LTS 9.6 (arm64). CIQ keeps the pinned minor version patched with Important and Critical CVE backports (CVSS 7+) for up to 48 months past upstream end-of-life. Total supported lifespan for a major version reaches 13 years.
Highlights
- Important and Critical CVE backports (CVSS 7+) on a pinned minor version, Up to 48 months past upstream EOL, 13-year supported lifespan per major version
- FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules
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64-bit (Arm) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux Rocky Linux 9.6
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t4g.xlarge Recommended | $0.04 |
a1.2xlarge | $0.08 |
a1.4xlarge | $0.12 |
a1.large | $0.02 |
a1.medium | $0.01 |
a1.metal | $0.12 |
a1.xlarge | $0.04 |
c6g.12xlarge | $0.36 |
c6g.16xlarge | $0.48 |
c6g.2xlarge | $0.08 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this Enterprise Linux subscription, billed per running instance. Pricing follows your chosen AWS Arm64 (Graviton) EC2 instance type, so there are no separate feature tiers. Each dimension maps to one instance size within families like general purpose (m-series), compute-optimized (c-series), memory-optimized (r- and x-series), storage-optimized (i-series), and burstable (t4g). Larger sizes carry higher hourly rates, and bare-metal (metal) options are also listed. The software cost runs alongside your standard AWS compute charges. You scale simply by launching more instances or larger sizes.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You get a commercially supported Enterprise Linux subscription with Long-Term Support, FIPS 140-3 validated packages, direct bug fixes, indemnification, and committed CVE response timelines. Each dimension maps to one Arm64 (Graviton) EC2 instance size. The subscription runs on that running instance and includes bundled GPU drivers.
The software charge meters running instance-hours only. Fully stopped or powered-off instances do not accrue this hourly software charge. Underlying AWS storage or other resource fees may still apply while an instance is stopped. You control cost by launching, stopping, or resizing instances.
Yes. This listing bills the software subscription per instance-hour. That charge runs alongside your standard AWS EC2 compute charges for the same Arm64 instance. Larger instance sizes carry higher hourly software rates. Both appear on your AWS invoice, and there are no separate feature tiers to select.
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Delivery details
64-bit (Arm) 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
Rocky Linux 9.6 LTS from CIQ up-to-date with the latest security patches and package updates as of July 22, 2026
Additional details
Usage instructions
Connect to the instance over SSH using the instance public IP, with username "rocky" and the private key generated when you launched the instance.
Example command: $ ssh -i ./ssh-private-key.pem rocky@PublicIPAddress
When you are logged in as "rocky", you can use the sudo command to run administrative tasks. Note that the specific command you use to connect to the instance may vary depending on the operating system and ssh client you are using on your end. By default, the instance is secured by AWS network security configuration; you may optionally install your choice of a local firewall such as firewalld after launch.
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Support
Vendor support
This Rocky Linux AMI provided by CIQ includes access to repositories for dnf/rpm updates and is regularly refreshed.
This offer includes Basic Support from CIQ, which offers ticket and email-based support covering user accounts, product inquiries, bug reports, onboarding, and basic installation and configuration assistance. More comprehensive SLA-backed Enterprise Support plans at the Standard or Premium level are available from CIQ for additional charges. See the CIQ Support Overview under Learning Resources for full details, or contact us for further information. Contact support@ciq.com for further information.
CIQ is committed to providing a working image which meets the highest quality standards. If you have a question or encounter a problem related to deploying the software in this listing into your cloud environment, a question regarding the EULA, or if you are in interested in adding an enterprise support agreement via private offer for help managing your Rocky Linux operating system, contact CIQ Cloud Marketplace Support at cloudmarketplace@ciq.com
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