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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. AlmaLinux 10 is a community-driven, open-source operating system that delivers enterprise-class stability and performance, making it ideal for mission-critical applications. With AlmaLinux 10, users benefit from long-term support and seamless compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, providing a robust platform for cloud applications. The hardened image enhances security while simplifying deployment and management on AWS EC2. Ideal for developers and IT professionals, AlmaLinux 10 offers an accessible and secure environment that fosters innovation and accelerates development cycles, ensuring your cloud infrastructure remains resilient and high-performing.
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Overview
AlmaLinux 10 is a robust and secure operating system designed for enterprise-level applications. Built on a community-driven model, AlmaLinux 10 ensures that users receive a stable platform that is 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). This makes AlmaLinux 10 an excellent choice for businesses looking to migrate from RHEL or CentOS while maintaining existing workflows.
With AlmaLinux 10, you gain access to enhanced security features including SELinux, improved package management, and timely updates, which help protect your data and reduce vulnerabilities. The performance optimizations in AlmaLinux 10 allow applications to operate efficiently, making it ideal for cloud-based deployments in the AWS ecosystem.
AlmaLinux 10 supports a variety of workloads such as web hosting, database management, and container orchestration. Whether you are running a microservices architecture or monolithic applications, AlmaLinux 10 provides the scalability and flexibility needed for modern cloud environments. Developers and system administrators can leverage AlmaLinux 10's extensive documentation and active support community, ensuring a smooth implementation and maintenance experience.
By choosing AlmaLinux 10, you align with a future-proof solution that embraces a community-driven approach, ensuring long-term stability and support. Launch your instances with AlmaLinux 10 on EC2 today and experience a dependable, high-performance operating system tailored for enterprise demands.
Hardening and Support
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for a pre-hardened, Supported Images Core STIG Hardened image and seller support. Additional detailed information on our hardening process can be found in the Core STIG Hardening for Linux Guide or the Core STIG Hardening for Windows Guide
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Highlights
- AlmaLinux 10 is a community-driven, production-ready operating system that offers a reliable and secure alternative to traditional Linux distributions. With binary compatibility with RHEL, it ensures seamless migration for enterprises looking for a stable and supported system. This AMI provides a robust platform for deploying cloud-native applications, making it ideal for companies transitioning to modern infrastructure.
- AlmaLinux 10 features long-term support, including timely security updates and patches, which ensure that your applications remain secure and up-to-date. With extensive documentation and community support, users can easily troubleshoot and optimize their environments. This stability is crucial for organizations that require high availability and minimal downtime while running mission-critical workloads in the cloud.
- The flexibility of AlmaLinux 10 allows for its use in various scenarios, from web hosting to database management and container orchestration. Its compatibility with existing Enterprise Linux applications makes it suitable for organizations looking to optimize their resource usage and control operational costs. Utilize AlmaLinux 10 on EC2 to harness the power of scalable infrastructure while benefitting from a proven operating system.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t3a.xlarge Recommended | $0.28 |
t2.micro | $0.21 |
t3.micro | $0.07 |
c3.2xlarge | $0.56 |
c3.4xlarge | $1.12 |
c3.8xlarge | $2.24 |
c3.large | $0.14 |
c3.xlarge | $0.28 |
c4.2xlarge | $0.56 |
c4.4xlarge | $1.12 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the AlmaLinux 10 Hardened image, and the rate depends on the EC2 instance type you run. Pricing is not tiered by plan. Instead, each instance type carries its own hourly software charge, billed on top of the AWS infrastructure cost. Smaller instances like t3 and general-purpose sizes cost less per hour, while compute-, memory-, storage-, and accelerator-optimized families scale up with more resources. You choose the instance size that fits your workload, and your hourly charge follows that choice. There is no upfront commitment.
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The hourly charge covers the AlmaLinux 10 Hardened image software license. AWS bills the underlying EC2 compute, storage, and data transfer separately. Both appear on your AWS invoice. Your software rate is tied to the instance type you launch, so larger instances carry a higher hourly software charge.
The software fee meters running instance-hours. A stopped instance does not accrue the hourly software charge. You may still pay AWS for attached storage while the instance is stopped. Charges resume when you start the instance again. There is no upfront commitment tying you to continuous billing.
Your hourly software charge follows the instance type you run. Moving from a smaller size to a compute-, memory-, storage-, or accelerator-optimized family raises the rate for those hours. The change takes effect when you launch the new instance type. You only pay the higher rate while running that instance.
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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.
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update to AlmaLinux 10
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Once the instance is running, connect to it using a Secure Shell (SSH) client with the configured SSH key. The default username is 'ec2-user'.
OS commands via SSH: SSH as user 'ec2-user' to the running instance and use sudo to run commands requiring root access.
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RHEL Binary Compatibility
100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), enabling seamless migration and maintaining existing workflows
Security Hardening
Pre-hardened image with Core STIG hardening applied to enhance security posture and reduce vulnerabilities
SELinux Integration
Enhanced security features including SELinux for mandatory access control and improved system protection
Long-term Support and Updates
Long-term support with timely security updates and patches to maintain system stability and security
Multi-workload Support
Supports diverse workloads including web hosting, database management, container orchestration, and microservices architectures
SELinux Enforcement
SELinux enforcement enabled by default for mandatory access control and security policy enforcement
Cloud-Init Integration
Built-in cloud-init automation support for automated provisioning workflows and instance configuration during deployment
ENA Networking Support
ENA (Elastic Network Adapter) networking enabled for optimized network performance on AWS EC2 instances
Automated Security Updates
System synchronizes with upstream repositories at first boot to install newest security updates and package revisions
SSH Public Key Authentication
SSH public key authentication configured with ec2-user login and root login disabled by default
In-Place Linux Distribution Conversion
Convert2RHEL tooling enables in-place conversion of instances running on rpm-based Linux distributions to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 while preserving existing customizations, configurations, and preferences.
Extended Security Support
Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) provides access to security patches and updates until June 2029, extending support five years beyond the CentOS Linux 7 end-of-life date.
High Availability Support
High Availability tooling and capabilities included for configuring and managing highly available infrastructure and applications.
System Observability and Management
Red Hat Insights integration provides monitoring, analysis, and remediation capabilities for security, stability, and performance issues across workloads, applications, and platforms.
Cross-Infrastructure Consistency
Unified operating foundation supporting consistent management and deployment across physical, virtual, private cloud, public cloud, and edge environments.
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Customer reviews
Rachell Mosieleng
Migrating from legacy servers has improved patching and strengthens security management
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
Our servers run on AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages as the base operating system, and my role there is to configure, manage, and administer AlmaLinux servers.
I have installed Docker as a service on AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, specifically Docker and Docker Compose to manage containers.
How has it helped my organization?
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages has been great to use. Moving from CentOS 7 to Alma, there isn't much of a difference in terms of package management; however, the security has greatly improved.
Server hardening is easier on AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, and because it is well-maintained, we are constantly getting security support through patching.
It has definitely improved patching, making it easier to patch the servers when you know exactly what you are patching and what the packages you're installing in your operating system are.
With the documentation, everything is clearly stated and detailed on their official website, so patching has become a very smooth process.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate that AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages is well-maintained, open source, and allows contributions to make it better.
The documentation is very well-kept and up to date, and the vulnerabilities that affect AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages are also very well-maintained, often providing users with solutions for remediation.
Recently, there was a Ghost Lock vulnerability affecting all AlmaLinux 8 servers, and an upstream package was released for remediation along with a step-by-step guide provided on their official website for anyone who uses AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages to remediate.
With vulnerability management, I rely heavily on AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages documentation because it provides a guide on how to remediate, and it also clearly outlines the details of what the vulnerability is, which systems are affected, and how to remediate.
What needs improvement?
I'm not certain if there's something that can be improved in AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, but in terms of vulnerabilities, it constantly is being hit with vulnerabilities. Even if the vulnerabilities are remediated and have a solution to remediate, they are occurring constantly or frequently.
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages is stable and reliable but would benefit from more up-to-date default software and newer hardware support. The upgrade process could also be more streamlined with clearer tools and documentation for major version migrations, and improved desktop usability with easier access to newer packages would make the experience even better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages since the time it came out, and I started working with AlmaLinux when we were migrating from CentOS to Alma, so I would say approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages is definitely stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages scales well for both small and enterprise environments. It can support increasing workloads through additional CPU, memory, storage, and network resources while also working effectively in virtualized, cloud, and containerized environments.
Its RHEL compatibility and stability make it suitable for expanding infrastructure, although scalability still depends on the application architecture and the quality of system design and monitoring.
How are customer service and support?
I have interacted with the community forum on the GitHub platform regarding AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, and they are quite responsive and helpful when it comes to resolving issues relating to AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used CentOS 7, but switched to AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages after CentOS shifted away from its traditional stable release model.
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages offered a more predictable, enterprise-focused alternative with strong RHEL compatibility, long-term support, and minimal changes to our existing systems and workflows.
What was our ROI?
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages provided a positive return on investment, mainly because it is free and compatible with RHEL-based tools, which reduced licensing costs.
It also saved time during deployment and maintenance because our existing Linux skills and processes could be reused. I do not have formally measured figures, and I did not reduce staffing requirements, but it helped lower operating costs and avoid vendor lock-in.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages is free to download and use with no licensing or subscription fees. My main costs are related to setup, configuration, migration, and ongoing maintenance rather than the operating system itself.
The installation process is straightforward, although enterprise deployments may require additional time and resources for planning, testing, backups, and support.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The alternatives were AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages or Rocky Linux, and I decided on Alma.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages a solid nine.
It's well-maintained, a solid operating system, and customizable.
It's open source, and the documentation is up to date, so there is security support as well. The Git repository community is quite responsive when it comes to asking questions that I might not find on their official website, and the Git repository comes in handy with things of that nature.
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages does not have built-in AI capabilities, so its governance and security are primarily focused on traditional enterprise Linux administration. From a security perspective, it provides strong access controls, SELinux, regular security updates, and compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Governance depends largely on how the organization manages patching, permissions, monitoring, compliance, and system configurations. Overall, I consider it secure and reliable when properly maintained.
AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages does not have or provide built-in AI capabilities, so the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated output are not directly applicable. Any AI tools hosted on or integrated with AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages would depend on the specific software, model, data, and configuration used.
I purchased AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages through the AWS Marketplace.
I would recommend AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages to organizations looking for a stable, secure, and cost-effective RHEL-compatible operating system. Before adopting it, confirm that your hardware, application, cloud platform, and required software repositories are supported.
Official virtual machine, cloud, and container images make deployment easier. I would also recommend testing the migration in a non-production environment first and planning regular updates, backups, and security monitoring. My overall rating for this product is nine out of ten.