Your stack, Your rules. That’s our belief, and it’s non-negotiable.
We see the landscape changing. With the massive community migration from CentOS and CentOS Stream to Rocky Linux, we heard your requests loud and clear. You need a trusted, enterprise-ready database on your preferred platform. Our telemetry data, which we receive from you, also confirms it – Rocky Linux OS is now the most popular choice among the 118 OSes we see in the landscape.
Percona Server for MongoDB Operating Systems Breakdown
So we’re not just watching; we’re acting. We are pleased to announce that Percona Server for MongoDB (PSMDB) is officially landing on Rocky Linux 8 and 9!
Let’s be clear: this is no longer a simple verification and a “it should work” rubber stamp. This is a full-blown commitment. Our engineers have integrated Rocky Linux deep into our comprehensive build, testing, and CI/CD pipelines. This ensures that Percona Software for MongoDB performs flawlessly and consistently on Rocky, backed by the reliability and trust you expect from Percona.
What This Means For You
This new capability directly unblocks users who have standardized on Rocky Linux for its stability and open source foundation. We’re already hearing positive feedback from leaders in the field:
“Our technology strategy is built on high-performance, open source solutions that give us the freedom to innovate. We standardized on Rocky Linux for its stability and long-term value. Percona’s official support for Percona Server for MongoDB on Rocky isn’t just a technical update – it’s a critical enabler. It gives us the enterprise-grade confidence to deploy our most demanding, data-intensive applications on our preferred platform. This demonstrates Percona’s clear commitment to the open source community and the needs of its enterprise users.”
— Senior Data & Technology Leader | Cloud Modernisation | AI & Open Source Advocate, ig.com
Have I already written ‘Your Stack, Your Rules’? So, what does this really mean?
- True Confidence: Deploy on Rocky knowing it’s not just “compatible”—it’s certified. It’s been through the wringer and is now deeply integrated into our build, test, and CI/CD pipelines. We’ve got your back.
- No More Workarounds: Say goodbye to dependency hacks and “best-effort” installations. You get pure, native performance. Grab our official packages from the Percona repo using standard yum commands. No fuss, no friction.
- Long-term Commitment: The Linux landscape will continue to evolve. That’s its nature. Our commitment is to give you the stable, high-performance, and independent software that meets your needs without compromise.
How to get started?
Our official repository already includes tarballs and packages for Rocky Linux 8 and 9, which have been tested with MongoDB versions 7.0.26-14 and 8.0.16-5. They are the same downloads as for RHEL, Oracle Linux, and CentOS. Now, are you ready to experience fully supported Percona Server for MongoDB on Rocky Linux?
Grab Percona Server for MongoDB binaries and run it in 5 minutes
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check the steps from our Documentation to find detailed installation instructions and supported versions.
This is more than just a new platform. It’s a testament to our commitment to an open, adaptable, and user-first approach. We can’t wait to hear from you and your success stories with it. Let us know in our Community forum.
About the Author
Radoslaw SzulgoRadoslaw is a Senior Product Manager at Percona and responsible for driving Percona Software for MongoDB. He has more than 15 years of experience in building distributed applications as a product manager, leader, and software engineer. Radek is an Agile product development enthusiast and fan of personal development. Outside of work, he's an amateur volleyball player.
