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    Hands on with Rocky Linux 8.3 RC

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    By Travis on May 6, 2021 Rocky Linux
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    On May 1st, Rocky Linux released its first release candidate to the public. This version was due out at the end of March. Thankfully, Rocky Linux released their first RC after a long awaited wait! I downloaded Rocky Linux minimal which comes in at 1.8 Gigabytes. The full DVD ISO comes in at 8.7 Gigabytes. If we compare this to AlmaLinux, the minimal ISO is 1.7 Gigabytes and the full ISO is 8.6 Gigabytes. Both are still large, but AlmaLinux is still on the lean side.

    Installing Rocky Linux

    Rocky Linux installs like every other RHEL 8-based OS, just with different graphics.  If you’re a pro at installing CentOS 8 from all those migrations you did, then Rocky Linux will be just as easy for you! The only thing I’ve noticed missing, is a way to to migrate from CentOS 7 or CentOS 8 to Rocky Linux. AlmaLinux has had a migration script for their entire beta period. That script helped me transform many of my CentOS 8 machines to AlmaLinux.

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    Rocky Linux Installed

    Once Rocky Linux is installed, you’re greeted with a well designed console. I never knew a console could really look this good!

    I really hope the logo stays in the final build!

    Software support

    In my tests, which so far have been just installing and using web software, have all been successful. Webmin installs no problem. Running internal websites hasn’t been an issue. Really, the only issues are where software will check what OS it’s running under. If it doesn’t detect Rocky Linux as CentOS or RHEL, you have to hack around any installer scripts. Which may void your warranty.

    Final thoughts

    Overall, I felt like I was on a CentOS 8 system which is the true end goal. After all, the reason why we’re all abandoning CentOS is because we need that RHEL-stability, and Rocky Linux delivers. What was a limited arena for enterprise Linux, I sincerely hope that we get two awesome choices. I’m really hoping we’ll see cPanel also support Rocky Linux in the same way they support AlmaLinux.

    If you’re interested in trying out Rocky Linux, you can grab an ISO here. Just keep in mind, it is RC software so you shouldn’t run it in production (but we know the temptation is there and you might just add one server into production – we won’t tell!).

    Want to try Rocky Linux in the cloud?

    NodeSpace Hosting is in the process of launching a new private cloud server product and is looking for anyone who’d like to help test at discounted prices. Just contact NodeSpace Hosting and mention you’re interested in beta testing the new cloud platform. You’re able to upload and use your own Linux ISO, but NodeSpace has said they will be supporting Rocky Linux. Just ask and you’ll be able to try out Rocky Linux in the cloud for a decent discount – even when the platform launches at the end of May.

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    Travis

    I am a Cloud Engineer currently working in the financial and web hosting industry. My passion has been Linux since I first discovered it in 2005. Throughout my career, I have always implemented Linux wherever possible and am an advocate of using open source software over proprietary whenever possible. I strongly believe in the UNIX philosophy of "Do One Thing and Do It Well". I started The Linux Lab as a way for people to discover Linux (and UNIX in general, even macOS users) and to find solutions to problems and learn about Linux.

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