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This RHEL 9 image is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by ProComputers.
This is a minimal ready to use ProComputers packaged RedHat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9.6 image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested.
Login using 'ec2-user' and ssh public key authentication . In this RHEL9 AMI, root login is disabled.
Integrated with RedHat Update Infrastructure (RHUI) in all AWS regions. This allows the installation of new RPM packages and updates without the need of a RedHat9 subscription.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 for AWS EC2 - Secure, Scalable Cloud OS for Web, Apps, and Databases
Developed by Red Hat, Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL 9) is a robust, production-grade operating system optimized for performance in AWS EC2 environments. Designed for modern cloud infrastructure, RHEL 9 supports web servers, databases, application stacks, and backend services with enhanced stability, security, and scalability.
Key Features
- Secure and stable Linux distribution tailored for enterprise workloads
- Optimized for AWS EC2 with enhanced kernel, ENA, and NVMe support
- Cloud-init enabled for fast provisioning and automation workflows
- Integrated SELinux and security policies for hardened deployments
- Compatible with major tech stacks like LAMP, LEMP, Java, Node.js, and Python
- System roles and cockpit web console for easier administration
Benefits
- Deploy scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with confidence
- Maintain consistency across dev, test, and production environments
- Automate configuration and management at scale using built-in tools
- Minimize downtime with predictable updates and resilient architecture
- Run modern and legacy workloads in a high-performance cloud environment
Use Cases
- Host fast and secure web applications with Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python
- Deploy reliable databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MariaDB
- Run CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal
- Launch RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js or Django
- Build CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Git, Jenkins, or Podman
- Migrate enterprise applications to a cloud-native architecture
RHEL 9 AMI on AWS EC2 offers a hardened, cloud-optimized Linux platform built for reliability, automation, and scalability. Whether you're hosting web services, running containerized apps, or deploying complex backend systems, RHEL 9 provides the solid foundation your workloads demand.
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Highlights
- Deploy secure and scalable workloads on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 in AWS EC2. Ideal for web hosting, databases, and backend services with enhanced performance, SELinux security, and fast provisioning via cloud-init.
- Run modern app stacks like LAMP, LEMP, Node.js, or Python on RHEL 9. Optimized for EC2 with ENA, NVMe, and kernel tuning to deliver enterprise-grade reliability in the cloud.
- Automate infrastructure with Ansible, Podman, and system roles on RedHat 9. Streamline dev, test, and production environments using built-in tools for hybrid and cloud-native deployments.
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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 |
r5d.large | $0.10 |
r5d.8xlarge | $1.60 |
m5.16xlarge | $3.20 |
i7ie.18xlarge | $3.20 |
m6id.12xlarge | $2.40 |
hpc7a.24xlarge | $3.20 |
r3.large | $0.10 |
p4de.24xlarge | $3.20 |
Vendor refund policy
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 virtual machine can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund is available for this RedHat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 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 10 GiB volume using the latest RHEL 9.6 security updates available at the release date.
- In this RHEL 9.6 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 RHEL 9.6 instance public IP address and login as 'ec2-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 RHEL 9.6 instance using an SSH client .
- Connect to your RHEL 9.6 instance from Windows using PuTTY .
- Transfer files to your RHEL 9.6 instance using SCP .
Monitor the health and proper function of the RHEL 9.6 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 RHEL 9.6 launched virtual machine instance.
- Select Status and alarms tab at the bottom of the page to review if your RHEL 9.6 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 RHEL 9 image, please visit the ProComputers Support Portal . Don't hesitate to contact us in case you notice any RedHat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9 AMI related issues.
AWS infrastructure support
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