‘Rocky Linux from CIQ’ Launched
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insideHPC ☛ ‘Rocky Linux from CIQ’ Launched
CIQ has announced Rocky Linux from CIQ, intended for organizations that utilize on Rocky Linux and need a validated version for security and compliance.
Available today, Rocky Linux from CIQ is identical to the community edition of open source Rocky Linux but adds contractual benefits including verified packages, guaranteed security patches and remediation of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Also, CIQ will indemnify customers in the event of an intellectual property dispute related to open source license compliance. All of these features are designed to deliver seamless operating system (OS) updates.
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HPC Wire ☛ CIQ Releases Enterprise-Grade Rocky Linux with Security and Compliance Features
Organizations that rely on Rocky Linux but need a validated version for security and compliance can now get the solution they need from CIQ. Available today, Rocky Linux from CIQ is identical to the community edition of open source Rocky Linux but adds contractual benefits including verified packages, guaranteed security patches and remediation of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs).
The Register:
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CIQ takes Rocky Linux corporate with $25K price tag
CIQ has unveiled a version of Rocky Linux backed by service level objectives and indemnities for enterprises requiring more than the support of an enthusiastic community behind an operating system.
Starting from $25,000 for an annual subscription, Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC) retains its compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as well as its community origins, but adds service level objectives (SLOs) for CVE remediation and security updates, legal indemnification protections to deal with potential infringement claims related to open software in the distribution, and supply chain validation for packages. Support is available separately.
Gregory M Kurtzer, founder and CEO of CIQ and founder of Rocky Linux, said: "Rocky Linux from CIQ meets the needs of organizations who want to run community Rocky Linux within their IT infrastructure but need contractual guarantees and mitigation to liabilities that the open source community cannot provide. Now you can have the best of both worlds."
Linuxiac:
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CIQ Launches Enterprise-Ready Rocky Linux with Enhanced Security
In the Enterprise Linux field, Rocky Linux has quickly gained popularity as a community-driven alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Now, CIQ (the company behind the distribution) is taking the next step in Rocky’s evolution by offering Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC). But before moving on, let’s say a few words about the company itself.
CIQ (short for Ctrl IQ) is a software and services company that provides enterprise solutions around open-source infrastructure. It was founded by Gregory Kurtzer, one of the original co-founders of CentOS, and it plays a key role in maintaining and supporting Rocky Linux.
SJVN:
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CIQ Unveils a Version of Rocky Linux for the Enterprise
On Oct. 8, 2024, CIQ announced the launch of Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC). This is an enterprise-grade version of the popular open source Rocky Linux distribution. This new offering aims to meet the needs of organizations that rely on Rocky Linux but require additional security, compliance, and support features for their enterprise environments.
FOSS Force:
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'Rocky Linux from CIQ,' for Enterprises Who Like a Shot of Assurance With Their Open Source - FOSS Force
What do you do if you’re CIQ, an open source-focused tech company that, among other things, provides enterprise-grade support for some of the world’s leading software solutions, and you also just so happen to be the founding company behind Rocky Linux, one of the two most used clones of Red Hat’s enterprise Linux distribution?
I mean, what do you do with that Rocky Linux connection that would take advantage of your expertise, for the benefit of the distro and of your company’s bottom line?
You come out with a top-shelf subscription-based version of Rocky Linux with added compliance, indemnification, and supply chain validation guarantees, which is what CIQ has done with RLC, which stands for “Rocky Linux from CIQ“. The sweet spot here is that the CIQ team has managed to add some extra value for enterprises without putting any restrictions on accessing the source code — as Red Hat has done with RHEL.