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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Amazon Linux 2 with 24/7 cloudimg support. AWS-native OS with long-term support until June 2025. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch, SSM. Optimized for AWS infrastructure. Production-ready.
Overview
This is repackaged software with additional charges for 24/7 support and guaranteed 24hr response SLA.
Product Overview
Amazon Linux 2 with 24/7 cloudimg support. AWS-native operating system purpose-built for cloud workloads. Provides long-term support, high performance, and tight integration with AWS services. Pre-configured with AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, and ENA drivers. Optimized kernel and packages for AWS infrastructure. Production-ready for mission-critical workloads.
Why Choose Amazon Linux 2?
Amazon Linux 2 is AWS's own Linux distribution, designed specifically for cloud computing. Purpose-built for AWS infrastructure with optimized performance and security. Long-term support ensures stability and compatibility. Tight integration with AWS services including IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, and Secrets Manager. Regularly updated with security patches and performance improvements. No licensing fees, fully supported by AWS ecosystem.
AWS-Native Features
Amazon Linux 2 provides seamless AWS integration: optimized Amazon Linux kernel for EC2 performance, tight IAM integration for secure credential management, native CloudWatch integration for monitoring, Systems Manager support for fleet management, AWS CLI v2 pre-installed, ENA drivers for enhanced networking up to 100 Gbps, EC2 Instance Connect for secure SSH access, support for AWS Nitro System enclaves.
AWS Optimization
Pre-installed AWS tools: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent. ENA (Elastic Network Adapter) drivers for enhanced networking. Optimized for EC2 with cloud-init for automated configuration. NVMe instance storage support, regular security updates via AWS repositories. Kernel tuned for AWS infrastructure. Support for latest Nitro-based instance types and features.
24/7 cloudimg Support
Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues. Direct access to Linux engineers with AWS expertise. Assistance with configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and security hardening. Support via ticketing system and email. Proactive security updates and guidance.
Technical Specifications
- OS: Amazon Linux 2 (AWS-native)
- Support: LTS until June 2025
- Kernel: Linux kernel optimized for AWS
- Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)
- Init System: systemd
- Package Manager: yum with Amazon Linux repositories
- Python: Python 2.7 and 3.7
- Compiler: GCC 7.3
- Security: SELinux support, regular security updates
- AWS Tools: CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent
- Filesystem: XFS root filesystem
- Boot: GRUB2 bootloader
- Networking: Enhanced networking with ENA, IPv6 support
Use Cases
Ideal for AWS-centric workloads: web servers (Apache, Nginx), application servers (Java, Node.js, Python, PHP), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB), containerized applications (Docker, ECS), microservices architectures, API gateways, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CodePipeline), big data processing (EMR, Spark), machine learning workloads (SageMaker), serverless backends.
Amazon Linux 2 vs Amazon Linux 2023
Q: Amazon Linux 2 vs AL2023? A: AL2 provides LTS until 2025. AL2023 is the next generation with rolling updates, modern packages, and extended support until 2028.
Q: Should I use Amazon Linux 2? A: Yes, if you need stable LTS until June 2025. For new projects, consider AL2023 for longer support and modern features.
Q: Migration from Amazon Linux 1? A: Amazon Linux 1 reached EOL in 2020. Amazon Linux 2 is the direct successor with systemd, updated packages, and longer support.
Q: AWS service compatibility? A: Amazon Linux 2 is fully compatible with all AWS services including ECS, Lambda, Beanstalk, and CloudFormation.
Performance and Security
Amazon Linux 2 delivers optimized performance on AWS infrastructure. Kernel tuned for EC2 instances provides lower latency and higher throughput. Regular security updates address CVEs promptly. SELinux provides mandatory access control. AWS Systems Manager enables fleet-wide security compliance. CloudWatch integration enables proactive monitoring. EC2 Instance Connect provides secure, auditable SSH access without managing SSH keys.
Support Information
Support provided by cloudimg via ticketing system and email. 24-hour response SLA guaranteed. Average response time: 1 hour for critical issues. Coverage: configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, security hardening, AWS integration, migration assistance.
Trademarks
This software listing is packaged by cloudimg. The respective trademarks mentioned in the offering are owned by the respective companies, and their use does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
Highlights
- 24/7 cloudimg support - guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average one hour response for critical issues
- AWS-native OS - purpose-built for AWS, optimized for performance, security, and seamless AWS service integration
- Pre-configured AWS tools - includes AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, and ENA drivers
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.05 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | t2.micro instance type | $0.04 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | t3.micro instance type | $0.08 |
g5.12xlarge | g5.12xlarge instance type | $1.92 |
t2.nano | t2.nano instance type | $0.00 |
c7a.xlarge | c7a.xlarge instance type | $0.16 |
m6in.12xlarge | m6in.12xlarge instance type | $1.92 |
g6.24xlarge | g6.24xlarge instance type | $3.84 |
c6id.12xlarge | c6id.12xlarge instance type | $1.92 |
m7a.8xlarge | m7a.8xlarge instance type | $1.28 |
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Multiple Operating System Versions and Flavors Available: Choose from a wide range of popular Linux distributions and Windows Server options, ensuring compatibility and flexibility for your deployment needs.
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