Overview
This is a repackaged open source software wherein additional charges apply for extended support with a 24 hour response time.
AlmaLinux 8 is a robust, community-driven, enterprise-grade operating system specifically designed for a seamless transition from CentOS 8. Built to provide stability and high performance, AlmaLinux 8 is fully compatible with RHEL and makes an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their cloud infrastructure.
Key Features:
- Enterprise-Grade Stability: Leverage the reliability of an open-source solution, with regular updates and a commitment to long-term support.
- Binary Compatibility: Enjoy seamless compatibility with RHEL modules, ensuring a smooth migration path for existing CentOS users.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from the latest security features and updates, keeping your systems secure against potential vulnerabilities.
- Wide Package Support: Access to thousands of pre-built packages through the DNF package manager, allowing for easy installation and management of software.
Benefits:
- Cost-Effective: Save on licensing costs without sacrificing quality or performance.
- Community Support: Join a thriving community for collaborative problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility: Deploy on various platforms within the AWS ecosystem, tailored to your unique use case and workload requirements.
Use Cases:
- Web Hosting: Ideal for hosting websites and web applications, offering stability and performance under load.
- Development Environment: Create a solid development and testing ground with all the tools you need for project success.
- Enterprise Applications: Run mission-critical applications in a secure, managed environment that adheres to industry standards.
Deploy AlmaLinux 8 in your EC2 cloud environment to experience the benefits of an open-source operating system crafted for enterprise computing.
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Highlights
- AlmaLinux 8 is a robust, open-source Linux distribution that ensures stability and security, making it an ideal choice for enterprise environments. Built as a community-driven fork of CentOS, it provides a 1:1 binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Its regular updates enhance system performance, while its extensive repository of software packages facilitates seamless deployment in cloud-based applications on EC2.
- With an emphasis on strong security practices, AlmaLinux 8 includes SELinux and firewall capabilities that protect sensitive data and applications. The operating system benefits from a strong commitment from the community, which guarantees long-term support and regular security patches. This ensures that developers and IT teams can focus on building applications without the constant worry about vulnerabilities and compliance.
- AlmaLinux 8 is suited for a wide range of applications, from web hosting and database management to cloud-native microservices. Its lightweight nature allows for efficient resource utilization in EC2 instances, optimizing performance without sacrificing functionality. Whether you're running enterprise-grade applications or small-scale projects, AlmaLinux provides the flexibility and stability needed for modern cloud deployments.
Details
Typical total price
$0.43/hour
Pricing
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Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
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t1.micro | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.09 |
t2.nano | $0.07 | $0.006 | $0.076 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.21 | $0.012 | $0.222 |
t2.small | $0.07 | $0.023 | $0.093 |
t2.medium | $0.14 | $0.046 | $0.186 |
t2.large | $0.14 | $0.093 | $0.233 |
t2.xlarge | $0.28 | $0.186 | $0.466 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.56 | $0.371 | $0.931 |
t3.nano | $0.07 | $0.005 | $0.075 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.07 | $0.01 | $0.08 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
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EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
The instance can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges
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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.
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updates
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Usage instructions
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.
Resources
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Support
Vendor support
Email support for this AMI is available through the following: https://supportedimages.com/support/ OR support@supportedimages.com
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