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Deployed on AWS
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For North America and regions outside EMEA, optimized and pre-configured for performance with AWS-specific profiles, Red Hat Enterprise Linux combines production stability with developer agility.
Overview
* Virtual machine image for North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
* Direct support from Red Hat
* Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) eligible.
* Red Hat Hybrid Committed Spend eligible
* Flexible pricing options available via Private Offers. Contact your Red Hat account team or partner for more information.
Need to move fast in the cloud? Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for AWS is your launchpad for building and scaling applications with speed and confidence. Pre-tuned for AWS and deeply integrated with services like CloudWatch and the AWS CLI, it delivers a ready-to-use experience that helps you hit the ground running without extra setup or configuration. Trusted by 90%* of the Fortune 500, RHEL provides a consistent, secure foundation across AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments. Whether you're deploying one instance or scaling across regions, get started with Pay As You Go and start building on a platform designed for performance and peace of mind.
RHEL for AWS is an optimized Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering designed specifically for AWS environments. It includes built-in features and integrations that streamline performance, management, and security, such as:
* Pre-configured AWS-specific performance profiles for faster, consistent deployments
* Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) support for enhanced network performance
* Integrated AWS CLI and CloudWatch telemetry for seamless observability and management
* Red Hat Insights for proactive monitoring and intelligent issue resolution across hybrid environments
* Immutable image mode and container-native tooling to simplify cloud-native development and reduce attack surfaces
* Optional automated updates and rollbacks for faster operations with reduced risk
* Leverage RHEL as a trusted AI foundation with an extensive ecosystem of trusted partners and tools.
For Procurement
* Take advantage of your existing Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) when purchasing Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to optimize costs and spend down your commitment.
* Pay-as-you-go pricing is based on instance size and vCPU quantity. Discounted 1 & 3 year VM software reservation purchase options are also available.
* Flexible pricing options available via Private Offer. Please contact your Red Hat account team or Red Hat partner for more details.
For Developers
Build faster
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for AWS is optimized for speed and developer productivity. Pre-tuned images with AWS-specific performance profiles eliminate the need for manual configuration, so you can spend less time setting up and more time coding. Integrated toolchains, container runtimes, and cloud-native workflows help you build, test, and deploy applications faster directly within your AWS environment.
Streamline your workflows
Use RHEL for AWS's integrated AWS CLI to manage AWS services directly from your RHEL command line. System roles and automation integration with Red Hat Ansible® Automation Platform help standardize configurations across instances, saving time and reducing manual effort.
Support
Direct support from Red Hat's award-winning support team with 24x7 access for high-severity issues, and access to an extensive Knowledgebase and other tools in the Red Hat Customer Portal.
For System Admins and Corporate IT
Reduce risk
RHEL for AWS comes hardened with built-in security profiles, Secure Boot, and Confidential Compute to help safeguard your workloads from boot to runtime. Benefit from a trusted software supply chain and meet compliance mandates with confidence using a platform certified across major security standards.
Decrease downtime
Red Hat Insights continuously monitors your RHEL for AWS deployments and flags issues before they impact performance. Get real-time visibility into vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and drift, plus step-by-step remediation guidance, all from a centralized dashboard. Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized, it's enterprise-ready out of the box.
Streamline management and automation
With deep integration into AWS services, RHEL for AWS enables you to manage cloud resources and infrastructure from a single interface. Automate patching, updates, and image lifecycle management using Red Hat Satellite and integrated telemetry from Amazon CloudWatch. Access decades of Red Hat's Linux expertise with RHEL Lightspeed, which uses AI to provide proactive guidance on building, deploying, and managing RHEL.
Highlights
- Protect your business with innovative, built-in capabilities. Red Hat Enterprise Linux also provides security technologies, controls, certifications, and the ongoing support of Red Hat to help safeguard your IT infrastructure and business.
- Gain enterprise workload consistency with a unified foundation. Red Hat Enterprise Linux delivers a consistent application and user experience regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
- Simplify management with integrated tools. Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers built-in manageability and integration with Red Hat management and automation products. Every active Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription includes access to Red Hat Insights.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Rhel 10.0
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Pricing
Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covers your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m5.large Recommended | $0.03 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.03 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.03 |
x1e.32xlarge | $1.254 |
r6idn.24xlarge | $1.085 |
g4dn.8xlarge | $0.362 |
c5a.24xlarge | $1.085 |
m7a.large | $0.03 |
c6a.12xlarge | $0.542 |
z1d.xlarge | $0.06 |
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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.
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Usage instructions
- Launch the product via 1-Click or the marketplace listing.
- Access your instance using ssh
- Open an SSH client
- Locate your private key file that was used to launch this instance.
- Use the default username 'ec2-user' and the ssh key registered with AWS. Note that 'root' is disabled by default.
- You should regularly update the OS to apply security fixes and enhancements.
- To do this, run 'sudo yum -y update'
- For more information please see the Deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux on public cloud platforms documentation.
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Customer reviews
Education Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux: A Rock-Solid Foundation
Reviewed on Mar 05, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
RHEL is a the best solution for real-life enterprise application. Its stability and security are unmatched, making it my go-to for mission-critical systems. I's really easy to use once you’re familiar with RPM-based ecosystems—tools like YUM/DNF simplify package management. The subscription model ensures timely updates and access to Red Hat’s stellar support, which has saved me hours of troubleshooting. Integration with enterprise tools (think OpenShift, Ansible, or cloud platforms) feels seamless, and SELinux’s granular security controls are a lifesaver. For daily use, it’s reliable enough that I rarely second-guess its performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
The learning curve is steep for people new to RPM distributions. While powerful, SELinux and firewall-cmd can feel overwhelming without Red Hat’s training. The UI feels dated compared to Ubuntu or Fedora, which might deter people used to polished GUIs. Licensing costs add up quickly for small businesses, and the subscription activation process is clunky—I’ve lost time untangling portal issues. Out-of-the-box software is often older for stability’s sake, which means manually adding repos for newer apps.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Mostly the integration with Ansible and containerized platforms.
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David F.
Rock-Solid Stability and Enterprise-Grade Performance
Reviewed on Mar 04, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is an outstanding operating system for enterprise environments, delivering unmatched stability, security, and long-term support. Its robust performance makes it ideal for mission-critical workloads, and the seamless integration with Red Hat’s ecosystem ensures reliability at every level. The extensive documentation, excellent customer support, and frequent security updates provide peace of mind for IT teams. Additionally, RHEL’s compatibility with a vast range of enterprise applications and cloud platforms makes it a top choice for businesses looking for a scalable and efficient Linux solution. Highly recommended for organizations that prioritize security, performance, and support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a fantastic choice for businesses that need a stable, secure, and well-supported operating system. It offers top-notch reliability, excellent security features, and seamless integration with enterprise tools. However, one downside is the cost—RHEL’s subscription model can be expensive, especially for small businesses or individuals who need enterprise features but have budget constraints. Additionally, some users may find the strict licensing and lack of access to the latest cutting-edge software a bit limiting compared to community-driven distributions like Fedora or Ubuntu. Despite this, RHEL remains a solid investment for companies that prioritize long-term stability and professional support.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nothing
Pappu B.
Very good software
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Stability,brobust security, by reliable for enterprise enviourments..
What do you dislike about the product?
Redhat ability to support third party told limited , it does not support all layer
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Permission related issue
Luis P.
Great OS and support team to help
Reviewed on Jan 09, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The ease of use and help from the support team.
What do you dislike about the product?
Subscription based takes a bit of used to.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Replication of issues and help with troubleshooting
Syed Ali S.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux a smart choise
Reviewed on Jan 01, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use and provides maximum security with high delivery of customer support and implementation of integraton. A large number of features can be frequently used .
What do you dislike about the product?
Easy to use but bit priecy,
Heavy budget trainings are required.
Heavy budget trainings are required.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides complete satatisfaction to me and gives me one solution of all problems related to stability,scalability,security and community support.