Amazon Linux 2023 AMI | 24/7 Support by cloudimg

This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.

Product Overview

Amazon Linux 2023 with 24/7 cloudimg support. AWS's next-generation Linux distribution with LTS until 2028. Deterministic quarterly updates for predictable management. Modern software stack with Python 3.9, systemd 252, kernel 6.1. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager. Production-ready for cloud workloads.

Why Choose Amazon Linux 2023?

Amazon Linux 2023 is AWS's latest cloud-native operating system designed for modern workloads. Long-term support until 2028 with predictable quarterly updates. Optimized kernel specifically tuned for EC2 performance. Seamless integration with all AWS services including CloudWatch, Systems Manager, Secrets Manager. Modern software versions including Python 3.9, systemd 252, and Linux kernel 6.1. Deterministic update schedule provides predictable lifecycle management. Full x86_64 package ecosystem via dnf package manager.

Key Features

• Long-Term Support: LTS until 2028 with deterministic quarterly updates for predictable lifecycle management.
• AWS-Native Integration: Pre-configured AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers, NVMe storage support.
• Modern Software Stack: Python 3.9, systemd 252, Linux kernel 6.1, dnf package manager, SELinux enabled.
• Performance: EC2-optimized kernel with enhanced networking, improved I/O performance, faster boot times.
• Security: SELinux enabled, regular CVE patches, AWS security best practices, cryptographic acceleration.
• Containers: Docker and Podman pre-installed, ECS-optimized, EKS-compatible, full container support.
• Development: GCC, Python 3.9, Node.js, Java (Corretto), Go, Git, systemd for modern development.
• Monitoring: CloudWatch Logs/Metrics, Systems Manager Session Manager, AWS Config, CloudTrail.
• Predictable Updates: Quarterly update schedule allows planned maintenance windows and testing cycles.
• 24/7 Support: Guaranteed 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues.

Technical Specifications

• Architecture: x86_64
• Kernel: Linux kernel 6.1 optimized for EC2
• Package Manager: dnf (Fedora-based package management)
• Init System: systemd 252
• LTS Support: Until 2028 with quarterly updates
• AWS Tools: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers
• Runtimes: Docker, Podman, containerd
• Languages: Python 3.9, Node.js, Java (Corretto), PHP, Ruby, Go
• Security: SELinux, AWS security configs, regular CVE patches

Instance Compatibility

Optimized for all x86_64 EC2 instance families: General Purpose (m5, m6i, m7i), Compute (c5, c6i, c7i), Memory (r5, r6i, r7i), Storage (i3, i4i), Accelerated (p3, p4, g4, g5), High Memory (u-*).

Use Cases

Ideal for: web servers (Apache, Nginx), application servers (Java, Node.js, Python), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB), containers (Docker, ECS, EKS), microservices, API gateways, CI/CD pipelines, serverless backends, data processing.

FAQ

Q: What's new in Amazon Linux 2023? A: LTS until 2028, deterministic quarterly updates, kernel 6.1, Python 3.9, systemd 252, dnf package manager.

Q: What support is included? A: 24/7 support, 24hr response SLA, average 1hr for critical issues. Ticketing and email support.

Q: How does AL2023 differ from AL2? A: AL2023 has longer LTS (2028 vs 2025), deterministic quarterly updates, newer software stack, and improved security.

Q: What are deterministic updates? A: Predictable quarterly update schedule allowing planned maintenance windows and testing cycles.

Q: Which instances are supported? A: All x86_64 EC2 instance families including m5/m6i/m7i, c5/c6i/c7i, r5/r6i/r7i, i3/i4i, p3/p4, g4/g5.

Q: Container support? A: Yes. Docker/Podman pre-installed. ECS/EKS compatible. Full OCI container support.

Q: Dev tools available? A: Full toolchain: GCC, Python 3.9, Node.js, Java (Corretto), Go, Ruby, PHP, Git, systemd.

Q: How to migrate from AL2? A: Most applications work without changes. Test compatibility with newer kernel (6.1) and Python (3.9). Update dependencies as needed.

Q: AWS service integration? A: Full integration with CloudWatch, Systems Manager, Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, S3, RDS, all networking.

Q: Package management? A: Uses dnf (Fedora-based) replacing yum. More robust dependency resolution and faster performance.

24/7 cloudimg Support

Expert assistance with 24hr response SLA. Average 1hr for critical issues. Covers installation, configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, security, AWS integration.

Trademarks

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