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This product has charges associated with it for RDP/GUI optimization. Madarson IT pre-configured RHEL 9 cloud virtual desktop AMI with RDP/GUI optimization - launch and connect to a graphical Linux desktop in minutes.
Overview
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for RDP/GUI optimization.
Madarson IT Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Desktop - RDP Optimized AMI
Get instant graphical desktop access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on AWS without manual RDP configuration. This AMI is pre-configured with a full GUI desktop environment and RDP server, enabling developers, IT administrators, and remote teams to launch a usable Linux desktop in minutes rather than hours of manual setup.
What Is Included
- Pre-configured RDP server ready for remote desktop connections on port 3389
- Full RHEL 9 GUI desktop environment built on Linux kernel 5.14
- RDP/GUI optimization for responsive graphical session performance
- SELinux enabled for mandatory access control security
- Regular image updates to include the latest security patches
Who This Is For
- Development teams who need a GUI-based Linux environment for running IDEs, testing graphical applications, or accessing tools that require a desktop interface
- IT administrators managing remote contractors or distributed teams who need controlled, standardized Linux desktop environments
- Organizations migrating from on-premises RHEL workstations to cloud-based desktops for flexibility and reduced hardware costs
How to Deploy
- Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace on a supported instance type (recommended: t3.medium or larger for general desktop use, m5.large for development workloads)
- Configure your Security Group to allow inbound TCP traffic on port 3389 (RDP)
- Connect using any standard RDP client (Microsoft Remote Desktop, Remmina, FreeRDP) with your instance credentials
- Begin working in the RHEL 9 graphical desktop environment immediately
AWS Integration
- Amazon CloudWatch - Monitor instance health, CPU utilization, and memory usage for your desktop sessions
- AWS Systems Manager - Manage patching, configuration, and compliance across multiple desktop instances
- AWS Directory Service - Integrate with Microsoft Active Directory for centralized user authentication
- Amazon EBS - Leverage encrypted EBS volumes for data-at-rest encryption
Requirements and Limitations
- This is a repackaged software product with additional charges for RDP/GUI optimization.
- Buyers must configure their Security Group to allow inbound TCP traffic on port 3389 (RDP) before connecting.
- Buyers should verify compatibility with their target EC2 instance types before deploying at scale.
- Application-layer controls and any findings requiring manual action remain the buyer's responsibility.
- Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for Red Hat products. Buyers should ensure appropriate Red Hat subscription coverage for their deployment.
About Madarson IT
Madarson IT images are built to work right out of the box. Each image is kept up to date with security patches and follows industry standards for configuration and hardening. Madarson IT also offers hardened and custom images across AWS, GCP, and Azure Marketplace, covering multiple operating systems and compliance frameworks.
Disclaimer
Red Hat, Inc. holds the trademarks for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and associated branding. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for Red Hat products.
Highlights
- Launch a Fully Configured RHEL 9 Graphical Desktop on AWS: The AMI includes a pre-installed RDP server on port 3389 and a complete GUI desktop environment built on Linux kernel 5.14. Connect from any device using standard RDP clients like Microsoft Remote Desktop, Remmina, or FreeRDP. Recommended instance types include t3.medium for general use and m5.large for development workloads requiring additional resources.
- Security Built In from First Boot: SELinux enforcing mode is enabled by default, TLS encryption secures RDP sessions in transit, and Amazon EBS encryption is supported for data at rest. The firewall is pre-configured to restrict unnecessary open ports. Regular image updates ensure the latest security patches are applied, reducing your team's ongoing maintenance burden for the desktop environment.
- AWS Service Integration for Scalable Desktop Operations: Integrates with Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring desktop session health, AWS Systems Manager for patch management and compliance across your fleet, and AWS Directory Service for centralized Active Directory authentication. Scale from a single desktop to hundreds of instances based on team needs, paying only for the compute resources consumed.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.04 |
t3.xlarge | $0.08 |
r5.16xlarge | $1.28 |
m3.large | $0.04 |
p3.16xlarge | $1.28 |
t2.xlarge | $0.08 |
m4.4xlarge | $0.32 |
h1.2xlarge | $0.16 |
r5.large | $0.04 |
r5.8xlarge | $0.64 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this security-hardened RHEL 9 desktop image, billed for each hour an instance runs. The many dimensions are not tiers or feature levels. Each one maps to a specific EC2 instance type, from small general-purpose sizes to compute-, memory-, storage-, and GPU-optimized options. You choose the instance that fits your workload's CPU, memory, and performance needs. The software rate is the same product; the hourly cost scales with the instance size you select. AWS infrastructure charges apply separately based on the instance you run.
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One hour covers the running time of one EC2 instance carrying this hardened RHEL 9 image. The software rate meters running time only. Fully stopped instances stop accruing software charges. Stopped instances may still incur AWS storage fees for attached volumes, billed separately by AWS.
Each dimension maps to one EC2 instance type. The software content is the same across all of them. Your hourly cost changes because you pay the software rate plus the AWS infrastructure rate for the instance size you pick. Compute-, memory-, storage-, and GPU-optimized instances carry different underlying costs.
The software portion follows the per-hour rate set for each instance type in the table. GPU-optimized and large memory instances carry their own listed hourly software rate plus separate AWS infrastructure charges. There is no added per-scan or feature fee beyond the hourly rate for the instance you run.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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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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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Desktop image - Optimized
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Allow inbound SSH access in your security group Allow inbound TCP port 3389 (RDP) Access the ec2 with the username: "ec2-user" Create a password for ubuntu user for RDP login using the CLI command: "sudo passwd ec2-user" Launch RDP program and enter the ubuntu credentials
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For technical support, deployment assistance, private offers, or additional pricing options, contact Madarson IT at info@madarsonit.com .
Support covers questions related to AMI deployment, RDP connectivity, image configuration, and general usage guidance for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Desktop image.
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