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This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by ProComputers.
This is a ready to use minimal Debian 12 Bookworm image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested.
Login using 'admin' user and ssh public key authentication . Root login is disabled.
Debian 12 Bookworm
Debian 12 Bookworm is a robust and reliable Linux distribution trusted worldwide for mission-critical deployments. This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is tailored for AWS, providing a minimal, clean, and secure environment ideal for modern cloud-native workloads.
Key Features
- Lightweight, minimal image built from official Debian 12 base
- Preconfigured with cloud-init for seamless EC2 provisioning
- Includes AWS-specific optimizations and fast boot kernel parameters
- Ready for production workloads with long-term support (LTS) packages
Benefits
- Powered by Debian's proven package management and stable upstream
- Pre-tuned with cloud performance and compatibility in mind
- Minimal baseline makes it ideal for tailored server roles
- Leverage thousands of vetted packages and community support
Use Cases
- Deploy PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB with confidence and consistency
- Run LAMP/LEMP stacks efficiently for websites, CMS platforms, and portals
- Serve performant and secure APIs with Python (Flask, FastAPI), Node.js, or Go
- Host full-featured apps with frameworks like Laravel, Django, or Rails
- Build secure, scalable virtual hosting environments using Apache or NGINX
Whether you're launching a single-node database or scaling a microservice architecture, Debian 12 AMI running on AWS EC2 provides a stable, secure, and cloud-optimized base to build upon. Trusted by developers and sysadmins alike, it's the ideal platform for open-source innovation and enterprise-grade deployments in the cloud.
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Why choose ProComputers?
With over 10 years of experience working with AWS and other public cloud providers, ProComputers provides open-source software bundled together into solutions ready to be launched on-demand in the cloud.
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Highlights
- This Debian 12 image is built with AWS in mind, featuring fast boot times, enhanced cloud-init support, and compatibility with EC2 Nitro-based instances for maximum performance and scalability.
- This Debian 12 AMI comes as a lightweight, hardened image with only essential packages, reducing the attack surface and allowing developers to build lean, purpose-specific server environments.
- Backed by the Debian project's commitment to long-term support (LTS), this Debian 12 AMI ensures a consistent, stable foundation for critical workloads such as web apps, REST APIs, and databases running on AWS EC2.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t3.micro AWS Free Tier Recommended | $0.05 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
m5n.xlarge | $0.20 |
c5d.metal | $2.40 |
m7i.metal-24xl | $3.20 |
r5a.8xlarge | $1.60 |
m6id.2xlarge | $0.40 |
i7ie.48xlarge | $6.40 |
r5a.large | $0.10 |
m7i-flex.12xlarge | $2.40 |
Vendor refund policy
The Debian 12 virtual machine can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund is available for this Debian 12 AMI.
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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.
Version release notes
- Repackaged on a default 8 GiB volume using the latest Debian 12 security updates available at the release date.
- In this Debian 12 AMI version, the primary partition and filesystem automatically extend during boot if the instance volume is bigger than the default one.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Ssh to the Debian 12 instance public IP address and login as 'admin' user using the key specified at launch time. Use 'sudo su -' in order to get a root prompt. For more information please visit the links below:
- Connect to your Debian 12 instance using an SSH client .
- Connect to your Debian 12 instance from Windows using PuTTYÂ .
- Transfer files to your Debian 12 instance using SCPÂ .
Monitor the health and proper function of the Debian 12 virtual machine you have just launched:
- Navigate to your Amazon EC2 console and verify that you are in the correct region.
- Choose Instances from the left menu and select your Debian 12 launched virtual machine instance.
- Select Status and alarms tab at the bottom of the page to review if your Debian 12 virtual machine status checks passed or failed.
- For more information visit the Status checks for Amazon EC2 instances page in AWS Documentation.
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Vendor support
For support and maintenance issues related to this Debian 12 image, please visit ProComputers Support Portal . Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you notice any Debian 12 AMI related issues.
AWS infrastructure support
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