CentOS Stream 10 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 10 with 24/7 cloudimg support. Cutting-edge rolling release Linux distribution serving as the upstream development platform for RHEL 10. Features latest kernel 6.12+, Python 3.12, GCC 14, and next-generation technologies. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, and ENA drivers. Ideal for developers and organizations wanting early access to RHEL 10 features.

Why Choose CentOS Stream 10?

CentOS Stream is the upstream development platform for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Stream 10 provides early access to RHEL 10 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 forward-thinking production workloads. No vendor lock-in, no licensing fees, fully open source.

Cutting-Edge Features (Stream 10)

CentOS Stream 10 includes next-generation features: modern kernel 6.12+ with latest hardware support, Python 3.12 with enhanced performance, GCC 14 compiler with advanced optimizations, improved security with SELinux enhancements and modern cryptography, enhanced container support with Podman 5.0+, native Wayland support, improved hardware support for latest processors.

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 10 (RHEL 10 upstream)
• Release Model: Rolling release with continuous updates
• Kernel: Linux 6.12+ (cutting-edge performance and features)
• Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)
• Init System: systemd
• Package Manager: dnf/yum with full Stream 10 repositories
• Python: Python 3.12
• Compiler: GCC 14, LLVM/Clang 18
• 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 testing: RHEL 10 preview, application development with next-gen features, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab Runner), testing RHEL 10 compatibility, proof-of-concept deployments, web development (Apache, Nginx), database testing.

CentOS Stream vs Traditional CentOS vs RHEL

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 10? A: Developers, testers, and organizations wanting early access to RHEL 10 features, or needing cutting-edge capabilities with more stability than Fedora.

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 forward-looking production workloads.

Migration and Compatibility

Compatible with RHEL ecosystem tools. Applications on Stream 10 will work with future RHEL 10. Migration path from CentOS Stream 9. Package names follow RHEL conventions. Early warning of RHEL 10 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, rolling release management.

Trademarks

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