Overview
Why Choose cloudimg AMIs?
This is a repackaged software wherein additional charges apply for round-the-clock support with a guaranteed 24-hour response time.
Oracle Linux 8.0 (OL8.0) with 24/7 cloudimg support. RHEL-compatible enterprise OS optimized for AWS. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM, choice of RHCK or UEK kernel. Production-ready in minutes.
Why Choose This AMI?
- 24/7 support, guaranteed 24hr response, avg 1hr for critical issues
- 100% RHEL 8 binary compatibility - run RHEL apps unmodified
- AWS-optimized: ENA drivers, EBS, EC2 hibernation, Nitro
- Two kernels: RHCK (RHEL-compatible) or UEK (Unbreakable Enterprise)
- Standard or LVM-partitioned variants
- Pre-installed: CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM, AWS Inspector
What's Included
Base: OL8.0 with latest security updates, RHCK or UEK kernel, LVM option, SELinux, Firewalld
AWS Integration: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers, Nitro compatibility, EBS optimization
Tools: Dev packages, Python 3.6, Git, standard utilities
24/7 Support
- Guaranteed 24hr response, avg 1hr for critical
- 365-day availability, direct Linux experts
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.ukÂ
- Comprehensive guides, AWS expertise
100% RHEL 8 Binary Compatibility Run RHEL 8.0 apps unmodified. Use RHEL RPMs. Seamless migration. No vendor lock-in.
CentOS 8 Replacement With CentOS 8 EOL, OL8.0 provides stable enterprise replacement with binary compatibility, long-term support, kernel choice, no licensing fees.
Use Cases Enterprise apps, database servers (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), web apps (Apache, NGINX), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), dev/test, cloud-native apps.
Getting Started
- Launch in your region with desired instance type
- SSH as ec2-user with key pair
- Choose RHCK (default) or UEK kernel
- Configure, deploy apps
- Auto Scale for demand
- Monitor via CloudWatch
Technical Specs
- OS: Oracle Linux 8.0
- Kernels: RHCK or UEK
- Package Manager: dnf
- Partitioning: Standard or LVM
- Arch: x86_64
- Init: systemd
- User: ec2-user
- Instances: All current-gen EC2
- Networking: ENA-enabled
- Regions: All commercial
Security Latest patches, SELinux enforcing, Firewalld, SSH hardening, regular updates, AWS Inspector, secure boot on Nitro.
Support Resources
User Guide: Comprehensive docs covering config, AWS integration, security, performance, troubleshooting
Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk - 24hr guaranteed response, 24/7/365, Linux experts
Catalog: https://cloudimg.co.uk - 100+ AWS-optimized AMI product offerings with hundreds of variations. Search for other versions (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, etc.).
Why cloudimg? Specializes in AWS-optimized AMIs with 24/7 support. 100+ product offerings, consistent quality, guaranteed response, AWS expertise, regular updates, comprehensive docs.
Additional Info Regularly updated with latest OL8.0 patches. Open source, charges for build/maintenance/support. Compatible with RHEL 8.0, CentOS 8. Easy migration. Apply updates via dnf.
Version Info OL8.0 is initial release in OL8 series. Other versions: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10 (subsequent releases). Choose 8.0 for RHEL 8.0 compatibility.
FAQ
Q: What support? A: 24/7 email, 24hr guaranteed response, avg 1hr critical, guides, Linux experts
Q: RHEL compatible? A: Yes, 100% binary-compatible with RHEL 8.0
Q: How access support? A: support@cloudimg.co.uk , 24hr response
Q: Security updates? A: Yes, latest at launch, ongoing via dnf
Q: Regions? A: All AWS commercial regions
Q: Default user? A: ec2-user with SSH key
Q: Migrate from CentOS 8? A: Yes, binary compatibility enables easy migration
Q: RHCK vs UEK? A: RHCK matches RHEL for compatibility. UEK provides enhanced performance.
This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution by cloudimg. Charges apply for build, maintenance, 24/7 support. Oracle and Oracle Linux are trademarks of Oracle Corporation.
Highlights
- 24/7 cloudimg support - guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
- 100% RHEL 8 binary compatibility - run Red Hat Enterprise Linux applications without modification
- AWS-optimized infrastructure - pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager, and ENA drivers
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