We’re proud to announce Rocky Linux 10 now available for VPS servers. Users now have additional Operating System choices to use with Rocky Linux VPS servers. This template is available for immediate deployment and can be selected from the “OS Reinstall” menu in the Server Panel for existing servers.
Rocky Linux 10 Now Available for VPS Servers
Rocky Linux 10 has just been added to the available OS templates for VPS servers. This template is available for immediate deployment and can be selected from the “OS Reinstall” menu in the Server Panel for existing servers.
What’s New in Rocky Linux 10?
Here’s what’s new and notable in Rocky Linux 10.0, code‑named “Red Quartz”, which became generally available on June 11, 2025:
🚀 Release & Support Schedule
- Launch date: June 11, 2025
- Kernel version: Linux 6.12.x series (e.g. 6.12.0‑55.x)
- Support lifecycle:
- Full (active) updates until May 31, 2030
- Security-only support through May 31, 2035
🛠 Architecture & Hardware Support
- Dropped support for x86‑64‑v2 microarchitecture (older Intel/AMD chips)—Rocky 10 requires at least x86‑64‑v3 (Haswell and newer)
- 32-bit packages removed entirely—legacy 32‑bit apps must be used via containers or 64‑bit compatibility layers
- New platform support:
- 64-bit RISC‑V (e.g. StarFive VisionFive 2, QEMU, SiFive P550)
- Existing platforms: x86_64-v3, aarch64 (ARM64), ppc64le, s390x
🧩 Installer & System Defaults
- Default configuration during install: created administrative user with sudo—root account disabled by default, unless explicitly enabled
- Graphical remote access: RDP replaces VNC as the default protocol during installation and system GUI sessions
🌐 Networking Overhaul
- Legacy DHCP client removed; DHCP is now built into NetworkManager
- ISC DHCP server replaced by Kea DHCP
- ifcfg‑rh network scripts and ifup/ifdown removed—NetworkManager and
nmcli/nmtuiare mandatory now - Network teaming deprecated, replaced by bonding configuration options
🖥 Desktop Environment & GUI Changes
- Wayland becomes the default display server, fully replacing X.Org. Xwayland is retained for legacy X11 support
- Several GUI apps removed in line with RHEL 10 upstream:
- Firefox, LibreOffice, Evolution, Inkscape, Xsane, TigerVNC, webkit2 etc.
- Users are expected to rely on Flatpak or third-party packages like EPEL for replacements
🧰 Software Stack: Languages & Tools
Rocky Linux 10 includes upgraded core languages, databases, and developer tooling:
- PHP 8.3, Python 3.12, Nginx 1.26
- PostgreSQL 16.8, MySQL 8.4, MariaDB 10.11, Valkey 8.0
- Debuggers: GDB 14.2, Valgrind 3.23.0, SystemTap 5.1, Dyninst 12.3.0, elfutils 0.192, libabigail 2.6
- Monitoring & performance: Performance Co‑pilot 6.3.0, Grafana 10.2.6
- Build toolsets: LLVM Toolset 19.1.7, Rust 1.84.1, Go 1.23
🔐 Release Engineering & Security
- Build system for Rocky Linux 10 has shifted from Peridot to Koji, enabling features like IMA (Integrity Measurement Architecture) signing at the kernel level—enhancing file attestation and security
⚠ Upgrade Guidance
- Upgrading in-place from Rocky Linux 8 or 9 is not supported—a clean installation is required to move to Rocky Linux 10
✅ Quick Feature Summary
| Area | Rocky Linux 10 Highlights |
|---|---|
| Support & Kernel | Linux 6.12, support through 2035 |
| Hardware & Archs | x86_64-v3 only, plus ARM64, RISC-V, Power, IBM Z |
| Installer Defaults | Root disabled by default, sudo user setup, RDP over VNC |
| Networking | NM-native DHCP client, Kea server, and NetworkManager-only |
| Desktop | Wayland default, major GUI apps removed, Flatpak/EPEL encouraged |
| Toolchain | Latest compiler, runtime, database tooling |
| Security & Build | Koji builds, kernel IMA signing |
| Upgrade Path | Fresh install required from RL 8/9 |
TL;DR
Rocky Linux 10 “Red Quartz” marks a clear break from legacy support: it targets modern platforms (x86_64-v3, ARM, RISC‑V), adopts Wayland and RDP, modernizes networking, drops 32-bit and legacy apps, updates toolchains, strengthens build integrity—and requires a fresh install for upgrades.
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OS Templates Overview
Please find an updated list of templates available for KVM VPS installations below.
Existing Linux VPS Templates
- AlmaLinux 8 (64 bit)
- AlmaLinux 9 (64 bit)
- AlmaLinux 10 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Rocky Linux 9 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 8 (64 bit)
- Oracle Linux 9 (64 bit)
- CentOS 7 (64 bit)
- CentOS 8 (64 bit)
- CentOS 9 Stream (64 bit)
- Debian 9 (64 bit)
- Debian 10 (64 bit)
- Debian 11 (64 bit)
- Debian 12 (64 bit)
- Fedora 30 (64 bit)
- Fedora 32 (64 bit)
- Fedora 34 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 13.1 (64 bit)
- openSUSE 15.1 (64 bit)
- Scientific Linux 7.4 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64 bit)
New VPS Templates
- Rocky Linux 10 (64 bit)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, we encourage you to contact us for support.
For the most updated list of OS templates available, please check the KVM VPS Servers page.
