CIQ Introduces a Revolutionary Self-Service Portal
CIQ, recognized as the founding support and services partner of
Rocky Linux, has recently unveiled its innovative portal (portal.ciq.com), which allows organizations of all sizes to access and manage CIQ products on their own terms. This transformative initiative simplifies how businesses interact with CIQ's offerings, from startups deploying their first Rocky Linux instance to large enterprises scaling their artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures.
This new self-service portal empowers users with a straightforward approach to software management. With just a free account, organizations can begin their journey into the extensive CIQ ecosystem. The days of necessarily engaging with sales teams or waiting for support to get software deployed are now behind us.
Why a Self-Service Portal?
As organizations ramp up their utilization of Enterprise Linux for tasks such as AI workflows and HPC, the significance of seamless software management becomes paramount. Traditionally, requesting software and getting access to necessary resources often involved direct communication with CIQ’s sales or support team, which could lead to potential delays and friction.
The CIQ portal disrupts this traditional approach by granting users direct control, thereby enhancing the software deployment experience. Whether you're leveraging a developer license, a free version, or a trial license, organizations can effortlessly browse, download, and deploy a comprehensive range of CIQ products without interfacing with a sales process. Notably, free software is accessible instantly upon account creation, and commercial products become available once a subscription is activated.
Features of the CIQ Portal
The portal is not just for accessing software; it encompasses a multitude of features designed to simplify and enhance user experience:
- - Centralized Management: Users can easily manage licenses, credentials, and team permissions, all from a single interface. This centralization is particularly advantageous for organizations that need to oversee multiple deployments across various teams.
- - Flexibility in Deployments: Organizations can download software through various means—be it direct browser downloads, command line tools like curl, or through repository mirroring with rsync, ensuring compatibility with various user preferences.
- - Comprehensive Documentation: The portal offers integrated support, including product-specific guides, installation instructions, and direct access to CIQ support, facilitating a smoother onboarding process for new users.
The CIQ Product Portfolio Powered by the Portal
Users gain access to an impressive suite of CIQ products via the portal, including:
- - RLC+ (Rocky Linux from CIQ): A fully supported, free Rocky Linux distribution ready for various infrastructures, including a version optimized for NVIDIA hardware.
- - RLC Pro: A commercial subscription offering Long-Term Support and validated security features for enterprise applications.
- - RLC Pro Hardened: Tailored towards security-sensitive environments, equipped with advanced compliance tools and kernel integrity monitoring technologies.
- - RLC Pro AI: Specifically designed for AI and HPC applications, ensuring optimal performance from the onset on various deployment environments.
- - CIQ Bridge: Providing critical support for organizations transitioning from CentOS 7, ensuring they remain secure during migration.
- - Warewulf Pro: A robust solution for managing large cluster environments effortlessly, supported by professional services from CIQ.
- - Fuzzball: A premier orchestration platform for high-performance computing that integrates seamlessly with various workflows.
- - Apptainer: Recognized for its prowess in HPC, facilitating secure and reproducible workloads.
The Future of Software Deployment with CIQ
CIQ believes that this portal fundamentally redefines the relationship between organizations and software solutions, emphasizing user autonomy and expeditious service. _Gregory Kurtzer_, the CEO of CIQ, remarked,