Transition from CentOS to Rocky Linux: Embrace the New 9.4 Release

CentOS Linux is set to end support in June this year, after which no further software or security updates will be provided. Enterprises still utilizing CentOS Linux should consider transitioning to alternative systems as soon as possible, with Rocky Linux being a commendable replacement.

The Rocky Linux engineering team announced today that Rocky Linux 9.4 has been officially released. This version, developed based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4, is now available for all users to download and upgrade.

Rocky Linux 9.4 introduces a new image builder feature that allows for the specification of any custom installation points (except for certain paths reserved by the system), creating different partition schemes, and customizing configuration options with the ability to add or remove rules by using selected or unselected options, offering users a high degree of personalized installation choices.

This release also adds the openSUSE's KIWI build system, allowing for more frequent updates to Rocky Linux which will benefit users on public clouds, containers, and Vagrant.

Furthermore, the new version synchronizes with RHEL 9.4 (as its upstream) for various software and component updates, including upgrades to SELinux 3.6, GnuTLS 3.8.3, PHP 8.2, Nginx 1.24, Linux Kernel 5.14.0, Rust 1.75.0, iptables 1.8.10, PostgreSQL 16, MariaDB 10.11, and more.

How to Upgrade from an Existing Version:

You can run the command sudo dnf -y upgrade to upgrade from Rocky Linux 9.x to Rocky Linux 9.4.

Please note: Upgrading from Rocky Linux 8.x to 9.x is not supported. If cross-version issues arise, the development team recommends reinstalling the system and migrating to the latest version.

Supported Architectures:

• x86_64 (Intel/AMD)
• aarch64 (Arm)
• ppc64le (PowerPC)
• s390x (IBM Z)

Where to Download Images:

• Official mirror site: https://rockylinux.org/download