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Includes support and maintenance fees. Ready to use minimal AlmaLinux 8.9 AMI. Login using 'ec2-user' and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. Cloud-init included. ENA enabled. AlmaLinux8 security updates available at the release date are included as well.
Overview
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 AlmaLinux 8.9 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. Root login is disabled.
ProComputers is a proud sponsor of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation .
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Highlights
- This image is built using AlmaLinux 8 'Minimal Install' group of packages. It contains just enough packages to run within AWS, bring up an SSH Server and allow users to login. Cloud-init is included as well.
- In this AlmaLinux 8 AMI, root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. Using GPT (GUID Partition Table) that allows instance volumes bigger than 2 TiB.
- Within all our AlmaLinux8 images, the Enhanced Networking using ENA (i.e., Elastic Network Adapter) is enabled. SELinux is enabled as well. All security updates available at the release date are included.
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Delivery option
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Operating system
OtherLinux 8.9
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t2.small Recommended | $0.05 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
c3.xlarge | $0.20 |
m5dn.24xlarge | $3.20 |
inf1.xlarge | $0.20 |
r6idn.32xlarge | $3.20 |
c7i-flex.12xlarge | $2.40 |
d3en.4xlarge | $0.80 |
t3a.medium | $0.10 |
Vendor refund policy
The instance can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund available.
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Delivery details
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 an 8 GiB volume using AlmaLinux 8.9 'Minimal Install' group of packages and latest security updates available at the release date.
- Kernel package has been upgraded to latest version 4.18.0-513.5.1.el8_9.x86_64.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Ssh to the instance public IP 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 Linux instance from Windows using PuTTY: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/putty.htmlÂ
- Connect to your Linux instance using SSH: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstancesLinux.htmlÂ
Monitor the health and proper function of the virtual machine you have just launched:
- Navigate to your Amazon EC2 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/Â and verify that you're in the correct region.
- Choose 'Instances' from the left menu and select your launched virtual machine instance.
- Select 'Status checks' tab at the bottom of the page to review if your status checks passed or failed.
- For more information: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/monitoring-system-instance-status-check.html#viewing_statusÂ
Resources
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Support
Vendor support
For support and maintenance issues related to all AMIs bundled by ProComputers.com, please visit https://www.procomputers.com/support.html . Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you notice any AMI related issues.
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Operating System Distribution
"Minimal AlmaLinux 8.9 distribution with core package group for lightweight deployment"
Network Adapter Configuration
"Enhanced Networking with Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) enabled for improved network performance"
Security Configuration
"SELinux enabled with default security updates included at release date"
Filesystem Scalability
"Automatic root partition and filesystem extension during boot for volumes larger than default 8 GiB"
Authentication Mechanism
"SSH public key authentication with 'ec2-user' login and root login disabled"
Security Protocols
Advanced security features including Windows Defender ATP, Shielded Virtual Machines, and configurable security policy management
Container Support
Built-in native support for Windows containers enabling microservices architecture and application deployment
Virtualization Capabilities
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Localization Framework
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Operating System Version
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System Architecture
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Update Management
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System Optimization
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Language Localization
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Customer reviews
Alex Kvasnytskyy
Offers a reliable operating system with predictable updates for versatile Linux server deployment
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
I use AlmaLinux as the base operating system for all of our Linux servers. Our environment includes use cases that range from a load balancer on the NGINX platform to our monitoring software, Check Point, on AlmaLinux . We also run Microsoft SQL Server on AlmaLinux.
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
It is hard to say what needs improvement because I am on the operations side and focus on installing servers and running our software.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have had experience with AlmaLinux for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is excellent. So far, I have not experienced any issues with AlmaLinux, apart from problems related to our own software, which is a separate story.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the scalability as nine.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used AlmaLinux support at all. I rely on the extensive documentation available online and various forums. Additionally, my team has several individuals who are very familiar with AlmaLinux, and we have been managing well on our own.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used CentOS but switched to AlmaLinux when CentOS started having issues.
How was the initial setup?
What about the implementation team?
I use Ansible to install any servers in my environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
AlmaLinux is free of charge, which is why I chose this distribution. It offers an alternative to Red Hat, which is free only without support and updates. AlmaLinux provides free updates and security, unlike Red Hat, where support must be purchased separately.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I previously used CentOS before switching to AlmaLinux.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate AlmaLinux a ten. I would recommend AlmaLinux because it is a stable, simple operating system with a straightforward installation process that I have found reliable so far without any glitches. I rate the overall solution ten out of ten.