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For the EMEA region, optimized and pre-configured for performance with AWS-specific profiles, Red Hat Enterprise Linux combines production stability with developer agility.
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Overview
* Virtual machine image for North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
* Direct support from Red Hat
* Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) eligible.
* Red Hat Hybrid Committed Spend eligible
* Flexible pricing options available via Private Offers. Contact your Red Hat account team or partner for more information.
Need to move fast in the cloud? Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for AWS is your launchpad for building and scaling applications with speed and confidence. Pre-tuned for AWS and deeply integrated with services like AWS CloudWatch and the AWS CLI, it delivers a ready-to-use experience that helps you hit the ground running without extra setup or configuration.
RHEL for AWS is an optimized Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering designed specifically for AWS environments. It includes built-in features and integrations that streamline performance, management, and security, such as:* Pre-configured AWS-specific performance profiles for faster, consistent deployments
* Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) support for enhanced network performance
* AWS CLI (aws-cli) provides command line interface management of RHEL for AWS images and resources
* Red Hat Lightspeed for proactive monitoring and intelligent issue resolution across hybrid environments
* Image mode streamlines cloud operations with container-native tools, enabling bootable RHEL container images and immutable system images for reduced attack surface
* Optional automated updates and rollbacks for faster operations with reduced risk
* Leverage RHEL as a trusted AI foundation with an extensive ecosystem of trusted partners and tools.
For Procurement
* Pay-as-you-go pricing is based on instance size and vCPU quantity. Discounted 1 & 3 year VM software reservation purchase options are also available.
* Flexible pricing options available via Private Offer. Please contact your Red Hat account team or Red Hat partner for more details.
Not ready to buy? Start your no-cost 60-day trial of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for AWS() today and evaluate its performance and reliability for your cloud workloads.
For Developers
Build faster
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for AWS is optimized for speed and developer productivity. Pre-tuned images with AWS-specific performance profiles eliminate the need for manual configuration, so you can spend less time setting up and more time coding. Integrated toolchains, container runtimes, and cloud-native workflows help you build, test, and deploy applications faster directly within your AWS environment.
Save time
Use RHEL for AWS's integrated AWS CLI to manage AWS services directly from your RHEL command line. System roles and automation integration with Red Hat Ansible® Automation Platform help standardize configurations across instances, saving time and reducing manual effort.
Support
Direct support from Red Hat's award-winning support team with 24x7 access for high-severity issues, and access to an extensive Knowledgebase and other tools in the Red Hat Customer Portal.
For System Admins and Corporate IT
Reduce risk
RHEL for AWS comes hardened with built-in security profiles, Secure Boot, and Confidential Compute to help safeguard your workloads from boot to runtime. Benefit from a trusted software supply chain and meet compliance mandates with confidence using a platform certified across major security standards.
Decrease downtime
Integrated analytics and remediation via Red Hat Lightspeed (included) to proactively identify and provide guidance for fixing issues. It delivers continuous vulnerability alerts and targeted assistance to help maximize uptime and avoid security issues, noncompliant settings, unpatched systems, and configuration drift. Red Hat Lightspeed is FedRAMP approved.
Streamline management and automation
With deep integration into AWS services, RHEL for AWS enables you to manage cloud resources and infrastructure from a single interface. Automate patching, updates, and image lifecycle management using Red Hat Satellite and integrated telemetry from Amazon CloudWatch. Access decades of Red Hat's Linux expertise with RHEL Lightspeed, which uses AI to provide proactive guidance on building, deploying, and managing RHEL.
Highlights
- Protect your business with innovative, built-in capabilities. Red Hat Enterprise Linux also provides security technologies, controls, certifications, and the ongoing support of Red Hat to help safeguard your IT infrastructure and business.
- Gain enterprise workload consistency with a unified foundation. Red Hat Enterprise Linux delivers a consistent application and user experience regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
- Simplify management with integrated tools. Red Hat Enterprise Lightspeed offers built-in manageability and integration with Red Hat management and automation products. Every active Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription includes access to Red Hat Lightspeed.
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Rhel 8.10
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.03 |
t3.micro | $0.03 |
t2.micro | $0.03 |
r5dn.12xlarge | $0.542 |
c6in.large | $0.03 |
z1d.12xlarge | $0.542 |
c6id.24xlarge | $1.085 |
g5.24xlarge | $1.085 |
m5d.4xlarge | $0.181 |
i4i.2xlarge | $0.12 |
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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.
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Usage instructions
- Launch the product via 1-Click or the marketplace listing.
- Access your instance using ssh
- Open an SSH client
- Locate your private key file that was used to launch this instance.
- Use the default username 'ec2-user' and the ssh key registered with AWS. Note that 'root' is disabled by default.
- You should regularly update the OS to apply security fixes and enhancements.
- To do this, run 'sudo yum -y update'
- For more information please see the Deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Amazon Web Services documentation.
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Customer reviews
Koppula S.
Security and Stability for Financial Systems
Reviewed on May 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its security features, including security patches and SELinux access controls, which are crucial in the financial sector to prevent data exposure. I also find its stability for long-term use very reassuring, especially for critical financial systems, and it helps ensure compliance with standard regulations. The predictable updates and scheduled maintenance contribute to its reliability, preventing downtime in essential services like online banking and payment processing. Additionally, Ansible Automation is a valuable tool for ensuring server configurations are correct, minimizing operational risks.
What do you dislike about the product?
Troubleshooting sometimes becomes very complex because of its strong security software. Providing more on-point error messages or including more troubleshooting tools could help solve this.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its security features, ensuring vendor certification and providing consistent OS across environments. It solves security concerns with SELinux access controls, enabling automation, and reducing operational risk, while offering stability with predictable updates and avoiding downtime in critical systems.
mayuresh p.
Reliable and Stable, Perfect for Production
Reviewed on May 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate how stable and predictable Red Hat Enterprise Linux is. Once everything is set up, it just runs without surprises, which is exactly what we want. I also like the long-term support and structured updates they provide. Consistency across different environments, whether production or testing, is almost identical. The system fits smoothly into a production-focused ecosystem, and package management with yum/dnf is straightforward. I love the documentation provided as well. The installation process is smooth and well-documented, making it quick to get a system up and running.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are a few things that could be improved with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It's conservative with the packages, so sometimes the default repositories don't have the latest versions of tools and libraries. Also, the subscription management and licensing can feel heavy occasionally. The main friction comes when installing any dependency because the system needs to be properly registered and attached to a subscription, which becomes a bit of overhead when provisioning new servers or spinning up short-lived environments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux solves stability and reliability problems in production, providing consistency across environments and reducing operational headaches, allowing my team to focus on building and scaling our system.
Nityanand C.
Stable and Secure, but Limited for Experimentation
Reviewed on May 02, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its stability and long-term support, which make it very reliable for production systems. This stability allows me to run critical applications without frequent disruptions. Additionally, the initial setup was fairly straightforward, especially with the guided installer.
What do you dislike about the product?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux could be improved as it feels less flexible for rapid experimentation compared to more lightweight or rolling release systems. It could improve by offering easier access to newer tools in safe sandboxed environments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux solves the need for a stable, secure, and enterprise-grade OS, helping avoid system security vulnerabilities and providing long-term support.
Mallik c.
Stable and Reliable, But Can Be Costly
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really value the stability and reliability that Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers, which is part of its proven track record. It's reinforced by Red Hat Enterprise support, which strictly follows their SLAs and SLOs, ensuring they're always there for us in case of any issues, especially with critical production workloads. Also, Red Hat Enterprise Linux's support at hyperscalers, private cloud, and the edge is noteworthy, being hyperscale agnostic and hybrid cloud ready. It provides seamless performance across any hosting location, which I find incredibly beneficial.
What do you dislike about the product?
Yeah. The cost involves an additional 20 to 25% just due to the fact that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is supported. The second issue is that the initial setup can get complex for large enterprises, with a pretty strict learning curve. Another one is subscription management, which requires complex licenses. We have to perform a lot of administrative tasks.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is stable and reliable, supported by Red Hat, offering reliability and resiliency for running our business-critical applications like warehouse management and supply chain.
Moin M.
Stable, Secure, and Excellent Support
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the stability, security, and technical support that Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers. It provides strong technical support and comprehensive technical documentation, which helps simplify troubleshooting. The stability and security are crucial for the success of any product, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux does these aspects well. Additionally, the initial setup process was nice and fairly easy. Overall, it seems to be a well-rounded and reliable solution for hosting my company's chatbot solutions.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing much.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides strong technical support, detailed documentation, and ensures stability and security. Troubleshooting issues is simplified, making my work as a DevOps Engineer easier.