Overview
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 10) on AWS. Optimized, Secure, and Scalable Cloud Platform
Deploy mission-critical workloads with confidence using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 10) for AWS, a fully integrated, performance-optimized, and security-hardened Linux environment built specifically for Amazon EC2. This subscription-included RHEL image offers seamless compatibility with AWS-native tools and services, giving you the best of both worlds: the reliability of Red Hat enterprise Linux platform and the flexibility of the AWS cloud.
Built to deliver enterprise-grade stability, cloud-native performance, and scalable application deployment, this AMI is pre-configured with AWS-specific enhancements such as CloudWatch telemetry, Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) support, RHEL-tuned performance profiles, and preinstalled AWS CLI tools enabling faster launches and smoother integration into your existing cloud architecture.
Use Cases
- Enterprise Linux-Based Web and Application Servers
- DevOps Pipelines and CI/CD Runners with Secure Environments
- Containerized Workloads and Hybrid Cloud Deployments
- High-Availability Systems for Databases, APIs, and Microservices
- Security-Focused Cloud Deployments with Continuous Patch Management
Key Features
- Pre-Tuned for AWS: Comes with RHEL performance profiles optimized for EC2 instance types, ensuring low latency and high throughput.
- CloudWatch Integration: Built-in monitoring and telemetry with Amazon CloudWatch, simplifying observability and operational insights.
- Preinstalled AWS CLI: Native CLI tools for AWS are bundled and ready to use, accelerating automation and script-based management.
- End-to-End Security: Enhanced OS-level security from boot to runtime, including SELinux, secure boot options, and access to real-time patches via Red Hat Update Infrastructure (RHUI).
- High-Speed Networking: Leverage Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) support for improved bandwidth and network packet processing on supported instance types.
- Container-Native Tooling: Run containerized workloads natively on RHEL with Podman and related open container tools.
- Seamless AWS Integration: Fully compatible with AWS services like Amazon EBS, Elastic IPs, Auto Scaling Groups, Load Balancers, and CloudFormation.
Benefits
- Enterprise-Ready Linux on the Cloud: Red Hats proven and stable Linux platform, trusted by 90% of Fortune 500 companies, now available on AWS with deep integration.
- Faster Time to Deployment: Spin up production-ready EC2 instances with pre-tuned RHEL in minutes, no manual setup needed.
- Lower TCO with Built-In Subscription: Includes a Red Hat license, so you do not have to manage separate subscriptions or license keys.
- Cloud-Native Security and Patch Management: Stay protected with access to real-time updates and patches delivered securely via AWS RHUI.
- Backline Support from Red Hat: Get AWS Premium Support, backed by direct collaboration with Red Hat engineers for enterprise assurance.
Whether you are deploying secure Linux workloads, building microservices, or running database and middleware stacks, this Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 10) AMI is built to deliver reliability, scalability, and performance in the cloud, without compromise.
Highlights
- ### **AWS-Optimized RHEL 10 with Built-In Performance Tuning** Pre-configured with Red Hat performance profiles and Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) support for high-speed, low-latency performance on Amazon EC2.
- ### **Secure Linux Platform with Integrated CloudWatch Monitoring** Gain real-time visibility and control with native Amazon CloudWatch telemetry, SELinux, and access to Red Hat Update Infrastructure (RHUI) for automated security patching.
- ### **Subscription-Included Red Hat Support with AWS CLI Ready** Get enterprise-grade reliability and support with a fully licensed RHEL image, preloaded AWS CLI tools, and direct access to Red Hat and AWS support channels.
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t2.micro AWS Free Tier Recommended | $4.50 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $4.50 |
r6id.16xlarge | $4.47 |
c6a.4xlarge | $1.11 |
r5b.16xlarge | $4.47 |
g4ad.2xlarge | $0.55 |
i3.8xlarge | $2.23 |
m6idn.8xlarge | $2.23 |
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