● OS Support

Supported Operating Systems

Rubicon supports current Windows Server and major Linux distributions across all server classes. Custom OS configurations are available on request — contact our solutions team to discuss requirements not listed below.

⊞  Windows Server
Windows Server 2022Supported
Windows Server 2019Supported
Windows Server 2016Supported
Windows Server 2012 R2Legacy / Extended Support
🐧  Linux
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSSupported
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSSupported
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSSupported
RHEL 9.xSupported
RHEL 8.xSupported
Rocky Linux 9.xSupported
Rocky Linux 8.xSupported
AlmaLinux 9.xSupported
Debian 12 (Bookworm)Supported
CentOS 7Legacy — Existing Deployments Only
Legend: Supported — Actively supported; eligible for all Managed OS Service tiers Legacy / Extended Support — Operational but requires additional assessment; may need ESU licensing Legacy — Existing Deployments Only — Reached end-of-life; migration recommended
CentOS 7: CentOS 7 reached end-of-life in June 2024. Rubicon supports existing CentOS 7 deployments but strongly recommends migration to Rocky Linux or AlmaLinux. Both are binary-compatible RHEL alternatives and the migration path is well-documented. Contact our solutions team for migration assistance.
Windows Server 2012 R2: Microsoft's mainstream support ended in 2018; Extended Security Updates (ESU) are available through October 2026. Customers running 2012 R2 should plan their upgrade path. Rubicon recommends Windows Server 2022 for new deployments.

Add OS Management to Any Server

Rubicon's optional Managed OS Services add-on handles all OS-level operations so you can focus on your software and your customers. Available for all supported operating systems.

TierAdd-On PriceWhat's Included
Standard Management $50/server/month OS patching (Windows & Linux), monthly patch cycles, patch compliance reporting, uptime monitoring, alerting
Enhanced Management $75/server/month All Standard features plus: OS version upgrades, security hardening, vulnerability scanning, change management documentation, priority support response
Premium Management $125/server/month All Enhanced features plus: 24×7 proactive monitoring, custom patch schedules, configuration management, compliance-ready reporting (SOC 2 framework), dedicated support contact, quarterly business reviews
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Need a Different OS?

Rubicon can support operating systems not listed above on a case-by-case basis. Custom OS configurations are available for Class 3 and above. Common requests include:

Oracle Linux

RHEL-compatible, available on request for Oracle Database workloads.

SUSE Linux Enterprise

Available on request, typically for SAP and enterprise ERP workloads.

Custom Windows Versions

Specific Windows Server editions or configurations available on request.

Other Linux Distributions

Fedora, Arch, OpenSUSE, and others available for development and test workloads.

Contact sales@rubicon-technologies.com or call 973.985.8877 to discuss custom OS requirements.

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