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Why Choose cloudimg AMIs?
This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.
Debian 12 (Bookworm) delivers legendary stability and security for enterprise cloud infrastructure. Community-driven, universally compatible, production-hardened. Perfect for organizations requiring rock-solid foundation with massive software ecosystem and predictable release cycles.
Why Debian 12 on AWS Legendary stability - Debian's rigorous testing ensures unmatched reliability for mission-critical workloads Universal base - foundation for Ubuntu, hundreds of derivatives, countless production environments worldwide Massive APT ecosystem - 59,000+ packages in official repositories, unparalleled software availability AWS infrastructure ready - pre-configured AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers Community-driven - truly open, vendor-neutral, democratic governance by Debian Project Long-term predictability - stable release cycle, security updates for full supported lifecycle Enterprise adoption - trusted by Fortune 500 companies, governments, research institutions globally Security focus - Debian Security Team provides rapid patches, hardened configurations
Common Use Cases Production web infrastructure - Apache, NGINX, high-traffic websites on proven Debian foundation Container base images - Docker, Kubernetes base layer for repeatable, minimal container builds Database hosting - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB production deployments on stable platform Legacy system support - Long-running applications requiring stable, unchanging dependencies Development environments - Universal compatibility makes Debian ideal for diverse dev workloads Scientific computing - Research institutions trust Debian for reproducible computational environments Embedded and IoT - Lightweight, stable foundation for resource-constrained edge deployments Compliance workloads - Predictable, auditable platform for regulated industries
What's Included Pre-installed: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers, Python 3, Git Security: Hardened configurations, automatic security updates available, latest patches applied Package management: APT with full access to Debian 12 Bookworm repositories (59,000+ packages) Cloud-Init: Complete support for automated provisioning and configuration management Documentation: Comprehensive user guides, deployment templates, Debian documentation access
24/7 cloudimg Support Guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average 1hr response for critical issues AWS-certified engineers with deep Debian and Linux expertise Ticketing system + email support included with subscription Assistance with deployments, troubleshooting, package conflicts, performance tuning Custom AMI builds and professional consulting services available
Technical Specs OS: Debian 12 (Bookworm) Arch: x86_64 Kernel: Linux 6.1 LTS kernel User: admin (sudo access) Format: EBS-backed HVM Updates: APT repositories configured Python: 3.11 (default) Init: systemd
FAQ Q: How long is Debian 12 supported? A: Approximately 5 years from release (August 2023), plus additional LTS support available.
Q: Difference from Ubuntu? A: Debian is the upstream base. More conservative, community-driven, vendor-neutral.
Q: Why choose Debian over RHEL/CentOS? A: APT vs YUM, different philosophies. Debian offers universal compatibility, massive ecosystem.
Q: Package availability? A: 59,000+ packages in official repos. If it runs on Linux, it's probably packaged for Debian.
Q: What support included? A: 24/7 ticketing with 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues.
Q: Container-friendly? A: Yes. Debian is the most popular base for Docker images worldwide.
Q: Upgrade path? A: In-place upgrades between Debian stable releases well-supported and documented.
Q: Python version? A: Python 3.11 default. Multiple versions available via APT or pyenv.
About cloudimg cloudimg is AWS Marketplace ISV specializing in enterprise OS and database AMIs with 24/7 support. Trusted by organizations worldwide running mission-critical infrastructure on AWS.
Catalog: https://cloudimg.co.uk - 100+ AWS-optimized AMI product offerings including Debian 11, Debian 12 ARM, Ubuntu LTS releases, RHEL-compatible distributions.
Version Info Debian 11 (Bullseye): Previous stable, still supported Debian 12 (Bookworm): Current stable release <- This version Debian 13 (Trixie): Testing, not yet stable
Choose Debian 12 for current stable release with latest features and long support lifecycle.
Legal This AMI is repackaged upstream software by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance, and 24/7 support services. Debian trademarks property of Software in the Public Interest, Inc. No endorsement implied.
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Highlights
- 24/7 cloudimg support - guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
- Debian 12 Bookworm stability - legendary reliability with extensive APT repository, community-driven development
- AWS-optimized infrastructure - pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager, and ENA drivers
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