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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 |
m6a.xlarge | $0.20 |
r6a.16xlarge | $3.20 |
c5d.2xlarge | $0.40 |
x1e.8xlarge | $1.60 |
m7a.32xlarge | $3.20 |
g3.8xlarge | $1.60 |
g4ad.4xlarge | $0.80 |
m5a.12xlarge | $2.40 |
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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.
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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 PuTTYÂ .
- Transfer files to your RHEL 9.6 instance using SCPÂ .
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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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.
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Server reliability enhances cloud analytics efficiency with fast reboot and infrastructure flexibility
What is our primary use case?
I am working on a Cloud Infra project in which many analytics applications are hosted on Cloud Infra, and their applications are hosted on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â .
The applications are customer-facing and mainly focus on analytics regarding an automotive company.
The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â was pretty smooth, as we can subscribe the servers from the RHEL portal.
We use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on both on-premises and public cloud.
What is most valuable?
One of the best features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is that it is lightweight and it is the industry standard.
Whenever I start the servers, they switch on very fast compared to other Linux servers.
We can deploy clusters in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and we can scale up and scale down our infrastructure with the help of the RHEL server.
The subscription model and vendor support are also good. We can subscribe our servers to RHEL so that we can get the packages installed for our project-related dependencies.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has positively impacted my organization. The speed of the applications has improved after deploying them on RHEL.
Whenever we face an issue and need to reboot the server, it comes up very fast compared to other servers, and it has improved the latency of our applications.
Time has been saved since using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and the application performance has improved after using it.
What needs improvement?
There should be some automation for patching the servers in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Patching in the sense that automatically, whatever servers we need, we can patch them using a utility present inside RHEL.
It is stable, but compared to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu is more stable for Kubernetes and Docker-related applications. If improvements can be made in RHEL so Docker and Kubernetes-based applications can be deployed more easily, that would be great.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for the past six months.
How are customer service and support?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) scales up very easily, and RHEL vendor support is also good; it has helped us many times.
We are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) from the start; we can see that RHEL provides good vendor support and bug fixes.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not evaluate any other options before choosing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
What other advice do I have?
I can see more improvements can be added to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). They provide many certifications such as RHCE and RHCSA which are very important for learning Linux, learning about automation, and deploying the servers in the cloud.
The architect-level certifications are very important. The customer support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) rates around an eight.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a great platform to learn Linux. Red Hat provides many certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, and RHCA, which is architect level.
RHCA is an architect-level certification through which you can learn Ansible and many automation-related activities in Linux; it can help you grow your Linux knowledge as a professional in the IT industry.
I would rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) an 8.5 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Saves time with automation and improves operational efficiency
What is our primary use case?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) regularly in my current role since 2021, and I leverage RHEL for our daily Linux administrator administration tasks, orchestration tasks, patching, monitoring, and self-healing, while ensuring compliance with all security standards. From a product perspective, RHEL's robustness allows us to use Ansible , Jenkins , and ArgoCD to optimize our CI/CD processes, and we manage more than 50 clusters across five regions: Amer, Paris, Hong Kong, North Singapore, ensuring all deployments are secure. It is reliable and offers enterprise support, making it suitable for scaling workloads in both on-prem and cloud environments.
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on a daily basis as a foundation for my DevOps and Kubernetes infrastructure tasks, where it stands out as a primary tool for managing clusters. I regularly monitor system administration tasks such as patching, performing OS level troubleshooting on RHEL servers, and executing kernel updates on a monthly cycle, all while leveraging automation using Ansible . For monitoring, we utilize Prometheus, Grafana , and Kibana to visualize performance metrics, health checks, and set up alerts for CPU, memory, and disk usage on RHEL nodes. Regarding container orchestration on Kubernetes , we are responsible for deploying and maintaining workload shifts on OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, which are built on RHEL nodes to ensure stability and scalability. Thus, RHEL is a core VM for both Kubernetes and OpenShift, with OpenShift being the main focus to ensure our infrastructure is stable and ready for daily use.
What is most valuable?
The best features I have seen in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) include its scalability, enterprise-grade security, and stability. It incorporates features such as SELinux, kernel live patching, and RBAC systems, making it very reliable for production environment workloads, allowing for automated cycle processes akin to Kubernetes, which can manage itself over long-term stability, demonstrating good, consistent performance along with integrated Linux support via Ansible and OpenShift. Thus, RHEL is a trustworthy platform.
Compared to other operating systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is specifically designed for production environments. It integrates tightly with OpenShift, Ansible, and other tools that others cannot deeply support. RHEL seamlessly works in hybrid cloud and container platforms, and in comparison to Windows, RHEL provides greater flexibility for containerization and DevOps-related tools, making it a more reliable option.
In Societe Generale, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has helped us maintain a secure environment across our container platforms through SELinux and kernel patching, which has directly lowered the risk of downtime and improved trust in the system. Notably, the ability to automate server patching and manage cluster upgrades has eliminated the need for manual intervention, significantly reducing errors and saving several hours of work. As a result, our team can focus on more innovative topics rather than repetitive tasks, leading to improved deployment times and increased reliability by around 20 to 25%. Overall, RHEL has made scaling applications in hybrid cloud environments much smoother, positively impacting my organization by providing a stable and secure platform.
By using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), our team saves approximately 10 hours per week on routine patching and monitoring housekeeping tasks, which allows us to focus more on innovation topics. The time saved has led to improved knowledge among the team on how to create pipelines and better support application teams, thereby positively influencing delivery timelines and productivity.
What needs improvement?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is stable and secure, but I think one area for improvement is that licensing should be automatically updated, particularly in multiple environments. Additionally, a faster GUI experience would save time, which would enhance usability.
From the suggestions for improvements, I would advocate for simplifying license management and providing a more efficient web console that can run RHEL faster. Furthermore, built-in tools for monitoring and automation should be made easier to grasp, as we create many dashboards using Grafana , which are much needed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for more than four years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have only used Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and did not evaluate other options, as RHEL is very stable and designed according to its lifecycle. My consistent experience with RHEL underpins its foundation for OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, supporting critical applications without unexpected failures, especially with Ansible handling our patching, which contributes to better stability.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
From an organizational perspective, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) pricing is justified for entry-level support, especially given the long lifecycle of kernel patching. Once deployed, RHEL demonstrates smooth operations that considerably reduce long-term operational costs. Utilizing RHEL with automation saves both time and money by preventing manual patching and minimizing downtime, allowing users to focus on more valuable tasks. Despite the initial setup effort, once implemented, RHEL significantly delivers savings in both money and time through automation, resulting in smoother daily operations.
What other advice do I have?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) exhibits high scalability, as adding more CPU, memory, and storage to a single system is seamless within my organization, enabling applications to scale easily across on-premises clusters. I could rate its scalability between 8 to 10 on a scale, as it provides enterprise-grade stability and flexibility for workload scaling in various environments, whether they consist of a few servers or thousands. The primary area needing improvement is the speed of scaling operations.
My advice for others considering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is to take full advantage of its automation capabilities and how the system is set up. Utilizing tools such as Ansible can save considerable time across patching, upgrades, and other administrative tasks. I recommend focusing on RHEL's scaling capabilities compared to other operating systems and highlighting the efficiency of the monitoring tools available, such as Prometheus and Grafana. Thus, I believe RHEL is an excellent choice for facilitating organizational growth and enabling smooth scaling without issues. I rate this solution 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Administer Linux servers efficiently for three years with fewer outages
What is our primary use case?
For administering Linux servers, my main use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â is focused on day-to-day tasks.
I used Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â on newly deployed on-prem VMs for the company I work for, which adds to my use case.
What is most valuable?
Stability definitely stands out to me as one of the best features Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) offers.
What makes Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)'s stability stand out for me is that I've noticed it's very error-prone, which I appreciate.
Since using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) instead of Ubuntu , my organization has seen more stability in our infrastructure.
I noticed fewer outages and less downtime as specific outcomes since we began using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
What needs improvement?
I appreciate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) the way it is right now, and I believe it can be improved but have no specific requests.
If I had to imagine one thing that could be even better about Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), it would be more information in the man pages.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for three years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is indeed stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is excellent; it can easily grow with my organization's needs, making it easy to add more servers or resources as needed.
How are customer service and support?
I have interacted with Red Hat's support team, and I find their customer support to be pretty much okay.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the customer support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) a nine.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before switching to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), we used Ubuntu , but we decided to make the switch because of stability.
What was our ROI?
I think Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) saved nearly 20 or 30% of our money, indicating a positive return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) was straightforward, without facing any challenges.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), we evaluated SUSE, but we preferred RHEL for its more stable ecosystem.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is to examine its ecosystem.
My company doesn't have a business relationship with Red Hat beyond being a customer.
I was offered a gift card or incentive for this review.
I don't have any additional thoughts about Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) before we wrap up.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) a ten overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Automation and cloud operations thrive with secure and stable infrastructure
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is server management and cloud operations.
I use RHEL for server management and cloud operations to perform multiple tasks, such as user access management, user management, patch management, and troubleshooting.
What is most valuable?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) offers multiple features that are really accessible and stable, providing security and compliance, hybrid cloud compatibility, enterprise-grade container support, task automation through cron jobs, and an overall good platform.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has positively impacted my organization through automation, as my recent task saved a lot of time by reducing the work from months to a day using scripts developed in RHEL, thus boosting our productivity and cutting costs while empowering a skilled workforce, enabling scalable and secure infrastructure, and fueling innovation and digital transformation.
What needs improvement?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) could be improved with a modernized knowledge base and documentation, better performance under high load, and possibly a reduction in the cost of the professional subscription. Apart from that, I don't see much need for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is perfect in terms of stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) handles increases in users, applications, or data smoothly, which is why we use it for all our projects, as it provides us with confidence. We also use Amazon Linux, but primarily it is RHEL.
How are customer service and support?
I have reached out to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) customer support multiple times, and I've found the experience amazing, as issues get resolved in a lesser time compared to Amazon AWS.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have majorly worked on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) only and did not use a different solution before switching.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), having saved a lot of money and time due to the automation and scripting we perform, resulting in savings on man-hours as well.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have mentioned earlier that the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) could be reduced a bit, indicating a scope for improvement there.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), I evaluated other options like SUSE and AIX, but I don't think any of them are better than RHEL.
What other advice do I have?
We do a lot of automation using Bash scripts. In a recent task, I had about 2,500 to 3,000 EBS volumes that I needed to change from GP2 to GP3 and calculate their throughput and IOPS, which would have been impossible manually due to time constraints, but we accomplished it with a Bash script thanks to RHEL. It's really very useful.
My advice for others looking into using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is that everyone working on Linux should at least give it a try because it's a great platform.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) an 8.5 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Operating system streamlines server management and enhances security
What is our primary use case?
From the start of my career, I started working on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â .
My work role is a network engineer and systems engineer. We manage customers' servers, which run the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Â operating system.
The servers are Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and my job role involves troubleshooting and ensuring the servers are running properly.
What is most valuable?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is very good concerning security; it's much better than other Windows systems. RHEL is something I normally use command prompt with, and it's very easy to manage as a network engineer.
The Red Hat systems build in their own security features, which is unique, and it's better to use for enterprise-level customers. Most enterprise-level customers prefer RHEL to run their systems and applications.
I can work with less downtime, and if anything happens, it's very easy and direct to troubleshoot compared to other operating systems. The FAQ rules, details, and commands in the Red Hat FAQs are very helpful.
What needs improvement?
Currently, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) supports all types of integration using other systems, but it might be better if they had more documentation on the relevant integration with other apps or systems.
There can be some improvements in this area.
For how long have I used the solution?
The solution has been in use for nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
When it comes to cloud, it's easy to scale up using the AWSÂ management tool; we can easily upgrade or downgrade the systems. However, when it comes to physical on-premises deployment, that is a different situation.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are not using only Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). As Lumen Technologies is the largest MNC, we have all types of systems. RHEL is one of the main systems which most customers use, but we currently use other solutions as well. We didn't switch to anything exclusively.
What other advice do I have?
We host web applications and websites in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
RHEL is a reliable and best operating system for users to implement.
I rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) a 10 out of 10.