Production-ready Portainer with full root access, Docker management UI, and security hardening - simplify container orchestration with a visual management platform on AWS.
This fully managed Portainer solution delivers a production-ready container management platform on AWS, built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Every instance is pre-configured with security best practices, Docker integration, and automated operations.
Why Choose Portainer?
Portainer provides a visual management interface for Docker and Kubernetes, making container orchestration accessible to teams without deep CLI expertise. This AMI gives you full root and OS-level access to configure custom templates, registries, and environment settings.
Key Features
Visual Container Management
Portainer pre-configured with Docker integration. Deploy, manage, and monitor containers, images, volumes, and networks through an intuitive web interface.
Automated Setup
On first login, an interactive setup script configures Portainer, connects to Docker, and applies firewall rules - all within minutes.
Multi-Environment Management
Manage multiple Docker hosts, Swarm clusters, and Kubernetes environments from a single Portainer instance.
Use Cases
Docker container deployment and lifecycle management
Team-based container management with role-based access
Application template deployment and stack management
Development environment provisioning
Container monitoring and resource management
Kubernetes workload management through a visual interface
Getting Started
Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace on your preferred instance type
SSH into your instance and follow the interactive setup wizard
Access Portainer web UI and start managing your containers
Support
Managed and supported by Perimattic, a cloud infrastructure company with 13+ years of experience serving global clients. We offer free setup assistance, custom integrations, infrastructure consulting, and 24/7 support.
Highlights
Visual Container Management: Deploy, manage, and monitor Docker containers, images, and networks through Portainer's intuitive web interface without deep CLI expertise.
Multi-Environment Support: Manage multiple Docker hosts, Swarm clusters, and Kubernetes environments from a single Portainer instance with role-based access control.
24/7 Expert Support by Perimattic: 13+ years of cloud infrastructure expertise with free setup assistance, container strategy guidance, and dedicated support at aws-support@perimattic.com.
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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.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance type that runs your managed Portainer container platform. Each dimension maps to one AWS instance size, grouped into families: compute-optimized (c-series), storage and I/O (d, i, h), GPU and accelerator (g, p, inf, trn, vt, f, dl), memory-optimized (r, x, z, u), and general-purpose (m, t). Pricing scales with the instance you select, so instances with more CPU, memory, or specialized hardware cost more per hour. You choose the size matching your workload. Billing is usage-based, with no upfront commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does one hourly unit cover, and am I charged when the instance is stopped?
Each unit is one running EC2 instance of the size you pick, billed per hour. The managed Portainer software meters running time only. Fully powered-off instances do not accrue software charges, though underlying AWS storage fees may still apply for stopped instances.
How do I move between instance sizes if my container workload grows?
Each dimension maps to one EC2 instance size. To scale, you select a different size that matches your new CPU, memory, or accelerator needs. There is no fixed tier ladder; the hourly rate follows whichever instance you run. No upfront commitment ties you to one size.
What does the hourly software charge include beyond the EC2 instance itself?
The charge covers the managed Portainer container management platform running on your chosen instance. The vendor handles provisioning, monitoring, updates, and security patching. AWS infrastructure costs for the instance and its storage are billed separately through your AWS account.
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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.
Version release notes
Initial Portainer CE Deployment: Portainer Community Edition is pre-installed and configured to run automatically on instance launch.
Automated First-Boot Setup: Guided workflow prompts for domain mapping, admin email, and SSL provisioning.
Secure Admin Password Generation: Strong, randomized admin password is generated and stored securely on first boot.
Automatic DNS Verification: DNS propagation is checked with multiple resolvers to prevent misconfiguration before SSL issuance.
Let's Encrypt SSL Integration: Valid SSL certificates are automatically requested and applied for HTTPS access.
Preconfigured Apache Reverse Proxy: Secure HTTPS reverse proxy is auto-configured to route traffic cleanly to the Portainer UI.
Portainer Data Persistence: Portainer data is stored under /opt/app/portainer/data ensuring configuration and workspace persistence.
Docker Socket Binding Enabled: Allows full Docker host lifecycle and container control directly through the Portainer UI.
Failsafe Installer Logic: If setup is interrupted or partially completes, the system retries automatically until successful.
Ready-to-Use Management Dashboard: After setup, users can immediately log in to the Portainer dashboard to deploy containers, stacks, and manage infrastructure.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch an Instance
From AWS Marketplace, click Continue to Subscribe and then Continue to Configuration to launch the AMI.
Choose the Recommended Instance Type
Configure Security Group
Allow inbound traffic on the following ports:
22 (SSH) - For secure terminal access
80 (HTTP) - Required for domain validation during SSL setup
443 (HTTPS) - To securely access the Portainer dashboard
Connect to the Instance
ssh -i <your-key.pem> ubuntu@<public-ip>
First-Boot Setup
On first run, the AMI performs a guided and automated configuration:
Detects your server's public IP address
Prompts you to enter your domain name (e.g., portainer.example.com)
Confirms the domain's A record resolves correctly to this server
Requests your admin email, used for notifications & SSL registration
Automatically generates a secure Portainer admin password
Configures Apache reverse proxy for secure routing
Requests and installs a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate
Configure DNS
Before setup continues, add the following DNS record with your domain provider:
portainer.example.com - <your-instance-public-IP>
The setup process automatically checks for DNS propagation.
Automatic SSL Setup
After DNS validation:
A free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate is issued
HTTPS is enabled automatically
All traffic is securely routed to the Portainer service
Start or Restart Services
All services start automatically. To manage manually:
cd /opt/app
docker compose ps
docker compose restart
Access Portainer
Open your browser and visit:
https://<your-domain>
Login Credentials
View stored credentials:
cat /opt/app/.env
Thank you for subscribing. Your instance is ready to go!
Need Support or Customization?
Whether you're facing setup issues or need custom features, Perimattic's expert team is here to help:
We offer:
Free setup assistance
Custom development & integrations
Infrastructure consulting
Automation & AI solutions
With 13+ years of experience serving global clients, we ensure your deployment runs smoothly and scales with your needs.
What We Help With:
Initial setup and configuration assistance (free)
Troubleshooting connectivity, performance, and backup issues
Custom development and integrations
Infrastructure consulting and architecture review
Migration planning from other solutions
Automation solutions and scaling guidance
Instance Sizing Guidance:
t2.medium or t3.medium: Development environments, small applications
m5.large: Production workloads with moderate traffic
m5.xlarge: High-traffic production deployments and larger datasets
For workload-specific sizing recommendations, contact our team for a free consultation.
Refunds and Issues:
If you experience any issues or need to request a refund, contact us at aws-support@perimattic.com and we will respond promptly.
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