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The tag 'azure endorsed distros' covers Linux distributions that are officially supported and validated for deployment on Microsoft Azure. Content under this tag includes announcements about hardened Enterprise Linux variants, such as CIQ Rocky Linux Hardened, becoming available on Azure and other cloud marketplaces. These distributions are pre-configured and supply-chain-validated to reduce manual hardening and address critical vulnerabilities. The tag focuses on the availability, compatibility, and security features of Linux distributions that meet Azure's endorsement criteria, helping enterprise users select and deploy trusted operating system images in Azure cloud environments.
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    CIQ Rocky Linux Hardened (RLC-H) Now on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Marketplaces

    CIQ’s hardened variant of Rocky Linux has taken a decisive step into the hyperscaler world: Rocky Linux from CIQ – Hardened (RLC‑H) is now offered through the major cloud marketplaces, giving enterprises a pre‑configured, supply‑chain‑validated Enterprise Linux image designed to reduce manual...
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