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Run Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters on Ubuntu Pro and get the advantage of managed Kubernetes and the Ubuntu Pro security features.
Overview
Ubuntu Pro EKS is an Ubuntu AWS Machine Image, optimized for EKS with 10 years of security maintenance, covering not only the OS but also its 3rd party open source repositories. Clusters built from this AMI can also benefit from using this extended security maintenance in an unlimited number of containers running on the cluster. This allows teams to consume freely open source software while meeting internal security, governance and compliance requirements.
Ubuntu Pro EKS remains fully-compatible with Ubuntu EKS 22.04 LTS, adding additional security, enabled by default, as well as compliance and management tools in a form suitable for small to large-scale Linux operations.
For more information, see https://ubuntu.com/aws/pro
Why developers and devops choose Ubuntu Pro for AWS:
- Upgrade your in-container experience by adding access to security updates for 30,000+ packages including Apache Kafka, NGINX, MongoDB, Redis and PostgreSQL
- Security hardening and audit tools (CIS) to establish a security baseline across your systems
- FIPS 140-2 certified modules
- Kernel Livepatch: kernel patches delivered immediately, without the need to reboot your nodes
- Optimized performance: optimized kernel, with improved boot speed, outstanding runtime performance and advanced device support
- 10-year security maintenance: Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS provides security maintenance until April 2032
- Production ready: Ubuntu is the leading Linux in the public cloud with > 50% of Linux workloads
- Developer friendly: Ubuntu is the #1 Linux for developers offering the latest library and tools to innovate with the latest technologies and security coverage.
- Non-stop security: Canonical publishes images periodically, ensuring security is built-in from the moment an instance launches
- Consistent experience across platforms: from edge to multi-cloud, Ubuntu provides the same experience regardless of the platform. It will ensure consistency of your CI/CD pipelines and management mechanisms.
These images are based on the official Ubuntu Minimal LTS, including the custom Ubuntu-aws optimized kernel with Ubuntu Pro kernel livepatch and ESM enabled. They have been built specifically for the EKS service, therefore are not intended as general OS images.
To deploy Ubuntu worker nodes on EKS, you can use eksctl, EC2 Launch templates on the EKS web console, Cloudformation templates and other mechanisms.
For guidance on adding Ubuntu Pro security patches to your container build processes for containers that will run on a cluster made from this AMI, please contact us.
Highlights
- Secure your in-container experience with Canonical's security coverage for more than 23,000 open source packages.
- Run workloads without disruption with Ubuntu Pro's Kernel Livepatch.
- FedRAMP compliant with FIPS mode available.
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Ubuntu 22.04 - Jammy
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.004 |
t2.micro | $0.002 |
t3.micro | $0.004 |
r5ad.16xlarge | $0.112 |
r5.large | $0.004 |
r5.8xlarge | $0.056 |
p5.48xlarge | $0.336 |
x2iedn.32xlarge | $0.224 |
m6i.32xlarge | $0.224 |
p3.8xlarge | $0.056 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS running on your EKS worker nodes. Each dimension maps to one specific EC2 instance type, from small general-purpose nodes to large memory-, compute-, storage-, and GPU-focused machines. The hourly rate scales with the instance you choose, so pricing follows the size and capability of the node. You are billed only for the hours each node runs, with no upfront commitment. This subscription adds security maintenance, hardening, and compliance tooling on top of the base operating system across whichever instance types you deploy.
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Each EC2 instance type you run as an EKS worker node counts as one billable unit. You pick a dimension matching the instance you deploy. The hourly software rate meters running time for that node, alongside the standard AWS compute charges for the instance itself.
The software rate meters running hours only. When a node is stopped or removed by autoscaling, it stops accruing Ubuntu Pro hourly charges. Underlying AWS storage or reserved capacity fees may still apply separately, but the software licence bills active running time.
You get extended security maintenance, kernel updates applied without reboot, hardening and audit tooling for common compliance profiles, and access to a wider trusted open source package repository. Coverage runs up to 10 years for the OS and packages, with longer add-on options.
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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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For Ubuntu Cloud Guest it is suggested to manually configure your Security Group/Firewall settings. The 1-Click Security Group opens only port 22 so that you can access your instance via ssh using login 'ubuntu'. If you chose the 1-Click Security Group, you may change it later to enable applications using the AWS Console or API.
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Extended Security Maintenance Coverage
Security updates for 30,000+ open source packages including Apache Kafka, NGINX, MongoDB, Redis and PostgreSQL with 10-year maintenance window until April 2032
Kernel Live Patching
Kernel patches delivered and applied without requiring node reboot
FIPS 140-2 Certification
FIPS 140-2 certified modules with FedRAMP compliance and FIPS mode availability
Security Hardening and Compliance Tools
CIS security hardening and audit tools to establish security baseline across systems
Optimized Kernel Performance
Custom Ubuntu-aws optimized kernel with improved boot speed, runtime performance and advanced device support
Operating System Hardening
Amazon Linux 2 configured with STIG Benchmark High standard for enhanced security posture
Security Standards Compliance
Implementation of Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for system hardening
EMR Compatibility
Tested and compatible with Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR) for distributed computing workloads
Continuous Security Updates
Access to continuous security updates available through new versions of the image
Multi-Application Support
Suitable for deployment across various applications beyond EMR environments
Security Hardening Standard Compliance
Container image hardened according to CIS Benchmark Level 1 profile with consensus-based security configuration guidance
Regulatory Compliance Support
Alignment with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FISMA, and select NIST publications requirements
Pre-configured Security Controls
Hardened account and local policies, firewall configuration, and computer-based and user-based administrative templates pre-applied
Conformance Assessment and Reporting
Includes CIS-CAT Pro assessment reports, package inventory files, and exception documentation for benchmark compliance verification
Regular Security Maintenance
Monthly patching aligned with software vendor updates to maintain alignment with latest security standards
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