Overview
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for CoreNova hardening, maintenance, validation notes, and seller support.
CoreNovaLabs Cloud Forge Hardened App Runtime is an Amazon Linux 2023 runtime AMI for Cloud Forge deployments. It is designed to give small teams a repeatable EC2 host layer for launching self-hosted software through CloudFormation-driven workflows.
Included runtime
- Docker, Docker Compose, and Caddy reverse proxy.
- Bootstrap automation for Cloud Forge app catalog entries.
- HTTP fallback, domain HTTPS, and internal TLS modes.
- AWS Systems Manager Agent support for administration.
- Basic host hardening and cleanup during AMI build.
- Runtime capability metadata under /etc/cloud-forge where applicable.
Best for
- Self-hosted open-source applications from the Cloud Forge catalog.
- Caddy-fronted Docker Compose application stacks.
- Repeatable CloudFormation-backed app deployments.
- Testing Cloud Forge templates before promoting them to production.
Security and operations
This AMI has an AWS Marketplace software fee. AWS infrastructure costs such as EC2, EBS, public IPv4, Elastic IP, and data transfer are billed separately by AWS. Buyers should restrict SSH and service ports to trusted networks and keep application credentials in their own AWS account.
Related CoreNova listings
- CoreNovaLabs Cloud Forge Hardened Database AMI: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-dpb2ssuh6ftjs
- Amazon Linux 2023 Hardened AMI: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-gricbzzlztsae
- Open WebUI + Ollama + vLLM Private AI Sandbox AMI: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-os7kg3e24oqpw
- Full CoreNova catalog: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-kbf3ztbtbdc5o
Support
Email: support@corenovacloud.com Web: https://www.corenovacloud.com/
Include AWS Region, AMI ID, EC2 Instance ID, CloudFormation stack name, instance type, and steps to reproduce when opening a support request.
Highlights
- Amazon Linux 2023 runtime hardened for Cloud Forge Launcher and CloudFormation deployments.
- Includes Docker automation, SSM support, bootstrap services, and host security controls.
- Built for repeatable self-hosted app or database deployments in the buyer's AWS account.
Details
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Pricing
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t3.small Recommended | $0.012 |
t3.micro | $0.012 |
t3.medium | $0.012 |
t3.large | $0.012 |
t3a.micro | $0.012 |
t3a.small | $0.012 |
t3a.medium | $0.012 |
t3a.large | $0.012 |
m5.large | $0.012 |
m6i.large | $0.012 |
Vendor refund policy
30-day refund on AWS Marketplace software fees for verified technical issues. AWS infrastructure charges are billed by AWS and are not refundable by the seller.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Cloud Forge Hardened App Runtime 0.2.1 on Amazon Linux 2023.
Includes Docker, Docker Compose, Caddy reverse proxy, Cloud Forge bootstrap service, local installer contract, SSM support, CloudWatch Agent when available, basic host hardening, and runtime capability metadata.
Caddy runs through Docker Compose and supports HTTP fallback, domain HTTPS, optional Let's Encrypt IP address certificates, and internal TLS mode for private testing.
AMI: ami-0777e5ab470bf89c1 (us-east-1)
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch this AMI from Cloud Forge Launcher or the provided CloudFormation template.
Recommended first test:
- Open https://launch.corenovacloud.com and choose an application, AWS, us-east-1, and a supported version.
- Subscribe to this Marketplace product, then continue to the generated CloudFormation Quick Create page.
- Use Systems Manager Session Manager where possible. SSH is optional and password login is disabled.
- Review networking and pricing before creating the stack.
- Check runtime status with systemctl status cloud-forge-bootstrap, systemctl status docker, and docker compose ps.
Caddy is installed by default. Use a DNS name for the most stable public HTTPS path.
Support: support@corenovacloud.com
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Vendor support
Email: support@corenovacloud.com
Web: https://www.corenovacloud.com/
CoreNova supports launch, SSH access, baseline service checks, Marketplace AMI metadata, and documented hardening behavior. Include AWS Region, AMI ID, EC2 Instance ID, instance type, and steps to reproduce.
Refund: 30-day refund on Marketplace software fees for verified technical issues. AWS infrastructure charges are billed by AWS and are not refundable by the seller.
AWS infrastructure support
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