Boot fast and stay secure with Rocky Linux on GCP
CIQ’s Rocky Linux images are optimized and customized for Google Cloud’s advanced security and performance features. Keep your data protected and enjoy the free performance benefits. Your apps and services will run seamlessly in GCP’s global infrastructure combined thanks to CIQ’s specialized support.


Fully-supported and ready for enterprises and SMBs
Whether you’re a growing startup or a well-established corporation, Google and CIQ have a variety of images ready for every use case, including High-Performance Computing (HPC) for complex workloads and large-scale operations.
CIQ provides long-term support for Rocky Linux, a modern OS with bug-for-bug compatibility with RHEL. Get extended support for your mission-critical Rocky systems.
Rocky Linux: top enterprise choice and CentOS successor
Rocky Linux has emerged as the top choice for enterprises worldwide offering 100% application compatibility, established community support, and enhanced security as Google’s recommended successor to CentOS.
Save 45% on your GCP Linux costs
It’s nearly half as much to run Rocky Linux by CIQ on GCP. On average, GCP customers running CIQ’s Rocky images save 45% on their annual costs when compared to competitors. They also enjoy a 300% faster post-migration return on investment by switching.

Coming from CentOS? We got you covered
CIQ is an official provider of extended support for CentOS on GCP. With CIQ Bridge for Google Cloud, you can get up to three additional years of CentOS security patches and backports. Meanwhile, we’ll help you build a plan to migrate off your existing CentOS infrastructure for a smooth, risk-free experience to Rocky Linux.
Key benefits of CIQ’s Rocky Linux on GCP
CIQ can simplify your cloud migration through Google Cloud Marketplace