Rocky Linux 9.6 — Blue Onyx

VPS Rocky Linux high performance

Name: Rocky Linux KVM VPS – ElypseCloud
Brand: ElypseCloud
Availability: InStock

The virtual private server for developers who want the best of open source. Rocky Linux 9.6, KVM virtualization, SELinux Enforcing, RHEL compatibility, 10 Gbit/s network and DDoS protection — all included, deployed in France in under 60 seconds.

Bare-metal KVM RHEL Compatible DNF / RPM NVMe SSD France Datacenter < 60 s

Intel E5-2697v4Dedicated KVM vCPU

DDR4 ECC4 GB → 48 GB

Full NVMe SSD50 GB → 250 GB

Dedicated 10 Gbit/sEasio-COM network

Anti-DDoS included24/7 protection

Rocky Linux 9.6Blue Onyx 64-bit

Our VPS Plans VPS Rocky Linux

All plans run on Rocky Linux 9.6 Blue Onyx — DDoS protection, NVMe SSD, and a 10 Gbit/s network included at no extra cost.

Rocky Linux 9.6 — Blue Onyx

Starter

Ideal for starting a Rocky Linux project on a controlled budget.

5.99€/mo excl. VAT

Rocky Linux 9.6

✓ CPU 2 × E5-2697v4
✓ RAM 4 GB DDR4 ECC
✓ Disk 50 GB NVMe SSD
✓ Network 10 Gbit/s
✓ DDoS Included
✓ SELinux Enforcing
✓ DNF / RPM Ready

Choose Starter

Classic

Perfect for a Rocky Linux development environment or a small web service.

9.99€/mo excl. VAT

Rocky Linux 9.6

✓ CPU 4 × E5-2697v4
✓ RAM 8 GB DDR4 ECC
✓ Disk 70 GB NVMe SSD
✓ Network 10 Gbit/s
✓ DDoS Included
✓ SELinux Enforcing
✓ DNF / RPM Ready

Choose Classic

PRO

Recommended

The best power-to-price ratio for demanding Rocky Linux applications.

18.99€/mo excl. VAT

Rocky Linux 9.6

✓ CPU 6 × E5-2697v4
✓ RAM 16 GB DDR4 ECC
✓ Disk 100 GB NVMe SSD
✓ Network 10 Gbit/s
✓ DDoS Included
✓ SELinux Enforcing
✓ DNF / RPM Ready

Choose the PRO plan

Space

For scalable Rocky Linux infrastructures, clusters, and high-traffic APIs.

34.99€/mo excl. VAT

Rocky Linux 9.6

✓ CPU 8 × E5-2697v4
✓ RAM 32 GB DDR4 ECC
✓ Disk 150 GB NVMe SSD
✓ Network 10 Gbit/s
✓ DDoS Included
✓ SELinux Enforcing
✓ DNF / RPM Ready

Choose Space

Nova

Maximum power for critical Rocky Linux services in production.

49.99€/mo excl. VAT

Rocky Linux 9.6

✓ CPU 12 × E5-2697v4
✓ RAM 48 GB DDR4 ECC
✓ Disk 250 GB NVMe SSD
✓ Network 10 Gbit/s
✓ DDoS Included
✓ SELinux Enforcing
✓ DNF / RPM Ready

Choose Nova

Rocky Linux specifics

Why choose a Rocky Linux VPS over other Linux distros?

Rocky Linux isn't just another Linux distribution — it's the binary clone of RHEL born after CentOS Linux was discontinued, maintained by the community to last.

KVM virtualization — bare-metal performance

Our infrastructure runs on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), the hypervisor built into the Linux kernel. Every Rocky Linux VPS gets 100% dedicated vCPU, DDR4 ECC RAM, and NVMe storage — no overselling, total isolation, near-bare-metal performance.

SELinux Enforcing — kernel-level security

Security-Enhanced Linux is active in Enforcing mode from installation. This mandatory access control (MAC) confines every process and file, drastically reducing the attack surface — with no extra configuration on your part.

DNF & RPM — always up to date

DNF (Dandified YUM) offers intelligent dependency resolution, a full transaction history, and instant rollback. Rocky Linux follows the RHEL 9 cycle: stable, long-term maintained releases, ideal for surprise-free production environments.

Native Podman & rootless containers

Rocky Linux 9 ships with Podman natively via the AppStream repositories. Deploy your OCI containers securely, with no root daemon, with Kubernetes support via podman generate kube — 1:1 compatible with RHEL 9.

100% RHEL-compatible — no subscription

Rocky Linux is a binary clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), maintained by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation. Zero license fees, full compatibility with RHEL packages, and 10 years of community support per version.

Firewalld & nftables — unified firewall

Rocky Linux uses nftables via firewalld, identical to RHEL 9. Manage zones, services, and dynamic rules with a single command — identical configuration between your Rocky VPS and your enterprise servers.

Rocky Linux VPS Hosting in France

A Rocky Linux VPS built for production

Rocky Linux is the reference distribution for teams who want the stability and compatibility of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) without the license fees. Born after CentOS Linux was discontinued, Rocky is maintained by the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) and guarantees 1:1 binary compatibility with RHEL for 10 years per major version.

At ElypseCloud, our Rocky Linux KVM VPS are hosted in Tier III datacenters located in France, connected to the premium Easio-COM network at 100 Gbit/s. KVM virtualization guarantees total isolation: your Intel E5-2697v4 vCPUs are never oversubscribed on the fly, your DDR4 ECC RAM is exclusively allocated, and our Full NVMe SSD drives deliver IOPS several times higher than SATA SSD — ideal for databases, APIs, and I/O-intensive workloads on Rocky Linux.

GDPR compliance is guaranteed by the French location of the infrastructure. Whether you're hosting a SaaS app, a GitLab instance, a CI/CD pipeline, a Kubernetes cluster, or a messaging service, your Rocky Linux VPS can scale up without migration — from Starter (2 vCPU / 4 GB) to Nova (12 vCPU / 48 GB) in a few clicks from the ElypseCloud Manager.

Instant root & SSH access

Full root access via SSH from the moment of delivery. Customize Rocky Linux, install your own kernel modules, enable BBR or WireGuard — zero restrictions, full root access.

Snapshots before major updates

Create a snapshot of your Rocky Linux VPS from the Manager before any major upgrade. Instant rollback if needed.

24/7 technical support

Our team responds in under 15 minutes via ticket or Discord — SELinux, DNF conflicts, networking, or migrating from CentOS: we'll get you unblocked quickly.

FAQ — VPS Rocky Linux ElypseCloud

The most frequently asked questions about our Rocky Linux VPS plans.

We deploy Rocky Linux 9.6 — Blue Onyx (64-bit). The image is kept up to date in our catalog. Rocky Linux 9 is supported until 2032, so you don't have to deal with frequent major version migrations.

Yes. SELinux is configured in Enforcing mode from deployment — identical behavior to RHEL. You can switch it to Permissive mode or disable it via /etc/selinux/config if your application requires it, but we recommend keeping Enforcing for maximum security.

Absolutely. Podman is available via dnf install podman (AppStream repository) and is compatible with Docker Hub images. Docker Engine installs via its official repository. KVM virtualization guarantees a dedicated kernel: namespaces, cgroups v2, and all required system calls are available.

Yes, Rocky Linux is a binary clone of RHEL: RPM packages are identical, system behavior is identical, and management tools (DNF, firewalld, SELinux, systemd) work exactly as on RHEL. It's the ideal solution for replicating an enterprise production environment with no Red Hat license fees.

Yes. The official migrate2rocky tool allows an in-place migration from CentOS 7/8 or RHEL without a full reinstall. If you'd prefer a clean install, the ElypseCloud Manager lets you reinstall your VPS with Rocky Linux in a few clicks — remember to create a snapshot beforehand.

Yes, without exception. Every ElypseCloud Rocky Linux VPS benefits from our volumetric anti-DDoS protection, active 24/7 at no extra cost. It operates at the network level — before malicious traffic reaches your server — with no added latency on your 10 Gbit/s bandwidth.

The infrastructure behind your Rocky Linux VPS

Enterprise hardware, premium network, French datacenter — nothing is left to chance.

Dell R630 / HP DL360 G9Full-NVMe enterprise servers for maximum I/O

Arista 100 Gbit/s switchesPremium Easio-COM network, minimal latency across Europe

Tier III Datacenter — FranceGDPR-native, 99.9% SLA, low latency for EU users

24/7 MaintenanceOn-site physical intervention, round-the-clock support

Volumetric Anti-DDoSTransparent network mitigation, no impact on your performance

Deployed in < 60 sRocky Linux 9.6 ready in under a minute after your order

Rocky Linux is a registered trademark of the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF). Red Hat and RHEL are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. ElypseCloud is not affiliated with these entities.

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