CentOS Stream 9 AMI | 24/7 Support by cloudimg

This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.

Product Overview

CentOS Stream 9 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Rolling release Linux distribution serving as the upstream development platform for RHEL 9. Features kernel 5.14+, Python 3.9, and continuous updates with latest improvements. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, and ENA drivers. Ideal for developers and organizations wanting early access to RHEL 9 features.

Why Choose CentOS Stream 9?

CentOS Stream is the upstream development platform for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Stream 9 provides early access to RHEL 9 features before official release. Rolling release model delivers continuous updates with latest improvements. Community-driven project backed by Red Hat, offering stability between Fedora's cutting-edge and RHEL's long-term support. Perfect for development, testing, and production workloads. No vendor lock-in, no licensing fees, fully open source.

Modern Features (Stream 9)

CentOS Stream 9 includes modern features: kernel 5.14+ with improved performance and hardware support, Python 3.9 with enhanced capabilities, GCC 11 compiler with advanced optimizations, improved security with SELinux enhancements, enhanced container support with Podman 4.0, updated development tools, native Wayland support, improved networking stack.

AWS Optimization

Pre-installed AWS tools: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent. ENA (Elastic Network Adapter) drivers for enhanced networking up to 100 Gbps. Optimized for EC2 with cloud-init for automated configuration. NVMe instance storage support, regular updates via AWS-optimized repositories. Kernel tuned for AWS infrastructure and cloud workloads. Full support for latest Nitro-based instance types.

24/7 cloudimg Support

Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues. Direct access to Linux engineers with AWS expertise. Assistance with configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and security hardening. Support via ticketing system and email. Proactive security updates and guidance.

Technical Specifications

• OS: CentOS Stream 9 (RHEL 9 upstream)
• Release Model: Rolling release with continuous updates
• Kernel: Linux 5.14+ (modern performance and features)
• Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)
• Init System: systemd
• Package Manager: dnf/yum with full Stream 9 repositories
• Python: Python 3.9
• Compiler: GCC 11, LLVM/Clang 13
• Security: SELinux enabled by default, firewalld
• AWS Tools: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent
• Filesystem: XFS root filesystem, LVM support
• Boot: UEFI boot with GRUB2
• Networking: NetworkManager, IPv6 support, Elastic Network Adapter

Use Cases

Ideal for development and production: RHEL 9 preview, application development with modern features, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab Runner), testing RHEL 9 compatibility, web servers (Apache, Nginx), application servers (Java, Node.js, Python), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB).

CentOS Stream vs Traditional CentOS

Q: What is CentOS Stream? A: CentOS Stream is the upstream development branch for RHEL. It receives features before they're released in RHEL, offering early access to next-generation capabilities.

Q: Stream vs Traditional CentOS? A: Traditional CentOS (downstream of RHEL) ended in 2021. Stream is now the upstream development platform, providing continuous updates rather than point releases.

Q: Who should use Stream 9? A: Developers, testers, and organizations wanting early access to RHEL 9 features, or needing modern capabilities with stability.

Q: Is Stream production-ready? A: Yes. Stream balances stability and innovation. It's more stable than Fedora but more current than RHEL, suitable for production workloads.

Migration and Compatibility

Compatible with RHEL ecosystem tools. Applications on Stream 9 will work with RHEL 9. Migration path from CentOS 8 or traditional CentOS. Package names follow RHEL conventions. Early access to RHEL 9 changes. Contact cloudimg for migration assistance.

Support Information

Support provided by cloudimg via ticketing system and email. 24-hour response SLA guaranteed. Average response time: 1 hour for critical issues. Coverage: configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, security hardening, AWS integration.

Trademarks

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