This product has charges associated with it for image hardening, maintenance, and support. PostgreSQL 16 with the pgvector extension (vector similarity search for AI embeddings) on Amazon Linux 2023, security-hardened for production: minimal package set, SSH key-only access, IMDSv2-only, no password auth, and continuously patched images.
PostgreSQL 16 + pgvector (Hardened) on Amazon Linux 2023 is a production-ready, security-hardened image of the PostgreSQL relational database with the pgvector extension for vector similarity search - the storage layer for AI embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and semantic search - maintained and supported by Derek Coleman & Associates Incorporated.
This is repackaged open-source software. PostgreSQL is developed by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group and pgvector by its open-source community; both are distributed under the PostgreSQL License. This product bundles unmodified upstream PostgreSQL 16 with pgvector built from the upstream source tag on a hardened Amazon Linux 2023 base; the charges associated with this listing are for image hardening, continuous patching, vulnerability scanning, and business-day support - not for the underlying open-source software, which remains free.
Hardening baseline: minimal package footprint (the build toolchain is removed after compiling the extension), SSH key-only access (password authentication disabled), IMDSv2 enforced, and no default database passwords (local peer/socket auth; remote access on port 5432 stays closed until you configure pg_hba.conf and open it to trusted CIDRs). The extension load is verified at build time. Images are rebuilt, scanned for HIGH and CRITICAL vulnerabilities, and republished on a regular cadence so that new launches start current. The data directory initializes on first boot; enable the extension per database with: CREATE EXTENSION vector;
Highlights
AI-ready out of the box: pgvector 0.8 compiled against PostgreSQL 16 and verified at build - exact and approximate (HNSW, IVFFlat) vector search over embeddings.
Security-hardened at build time: minimal packages, key-only SSH, IMDSv2-only, no default database passwords, remote access closed until you configure it.
Continuously patched: rebuilt, vulnerability-scanned, and republished on a regular cadence.
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You pay by the hour for the compute instance size you run. The three options are compute-optimized instance sizes: c7i.xlarge, c7i.2xlarge, and c7i.4xlarge. They differ in vCPU and memory capacity, so hourly cost scales with the instance size you choose. Pick the size that matches your workload; you can run any one of them. Software cost is metered per hour and billed by AWS on your existing cloud invoice, with no separate vendor relationship needed.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What do I actually get with each c7i instance size for my hourly charge?
Each option is a compute-optimized instance running the hardened PostgreSQL 16 image with the pgvector extension. The three sizes differ by vCPU and memory: c7i.xlarge, c7i.2xlarge, and c7i.4xlarge. Larger sizes carry more vCPUs and memory, so hourly cost rises with capacity. The software runs in your own AWS account.
Am I charged software fees when the instance is stopped or paused?
Software charges meter per running hour of the instance. A fully stopped instance stops accruing hourly software fees. You may still pay AWS for attached storage while stopped, but that is separate from the software meter. Charges resume when you start the instance again.
How does billing work, and do I need a separate vendor account?
Charges meter per instance-hour and appear on your existing AWS invoice through the marketplace. You do not need a separate vendor relationship. The software runs in your own AWS account under your IAM, VPC, and billing controls. You pay only while an instance runs.
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Usage-based hourly billing; charges stop when instances are terminated. Contact support@dcassociatesgroup.com for billing questions.
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Version release notes
[Security] Refreshed image: rebuilt on the latest hardened Amazon Linux 2023 baseline; all OS packages current at build.
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Usage instructions
Launch from AWS Marketplace (1-Click or EC2 console).
Connect via SSH with your EC2 key pair: ssh -i <key> ec2-user@<public-ip>. Root login is disabled; use sudo.
The data directory initializes on first boot; administer locally with: sudo -u postgres psql, and enable the extension per database: CREATE EXTENSION vector;
Remote access (port 5432) and authentication are a deliberate customer configuration step - edit pg_hba.conf and postgresql.conf, then open 5432 to trusted CIDRs only.
Verify: sudo -u postgres psql -c 'SELECT 1;'.
Sensitive data: there are no passwords or secrets anywhere in this product.
Backup: snapshot the EBS volume (it contains all configuration and data).
Resources: a single instance uses 1 EC2 instance and 1 gp3 EBS volume; no other AWS resources are created.
Support by Derek Coleman & Associates Incorporated. Email: support@dcassociatesgroup.com. Business-day response. Covers image operation, hardening baseline, and launch issues.
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This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for a pre-hardened, SI Core STIG Hardened image and seller support. PostgreSQL on Amazon Linux 2023 offers a robust and secure database solution designed for scalability and performance within the AWS ecosystem. Leveraging the latest technology and security standards, PostgreSQL on Amazon Linux 2023 ensures high availability and easy management for your data workloads. Ideal for developers and enterprises, this AMI simplifies the deployment process, allowing you to focus on building applications while reducing operational overhead. With PostgreSQL on Amazon Linux 2023, you can efficiently handle complex queries and large datasets, all while benefiting from the agility and flexibility of the cloud.
This product has charges associated with it for image hardening, maintenance, and support. PostgreSQL 16 on Amazon Linux 2023, security-hardened for production: minimal package set, SSH key-only access, IMDSv2-only, no password auth, data directory initialized on first boot, and continuously patched images.
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for a pre-hardened, AWS-optimized image with verification reports and maintenance. This AMI delivers PostgreSQL 16 on a Amazon Linux 2023 base hardened following DISA STIG guidance and tuned for EC2 by Easycloud-with before/after security scan reports and SBOM.
Pre-configured PostgreSQL 16 database server on Amazon Linux 2023. Features enhanced parallel queries, improved logical replication, and optimized bulk loading. Security hardened with automatic updates. Launch a production-ready database instance in minutes.
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