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This product has charges associated with it for Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, RDP, and Cockpit optimization. Madarson IT pre-configured Ubuntu 24.04 LTS AMI with Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, RDP, and Cockpit for secure, rootless container management and deployment.
Overview
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Podman
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Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop
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Cockpit Web Interface
Madarson IT Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Container Management AMI
This is a repackaged open-source software product. Additional charges apply for the pre-configured optimization of Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, xrdp, and Cockpit integration.
A production-ready Ubuntu 24.04 LTS EC2 desktop image with Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo pre-installed, configured, and optimized for secure, rootless container management. This AMI eliminates manual setup so your team can begin building, running, and transferring container images immediately after launch.
What You Get
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: The latest long-term support release from Canonical, providing stability, performance, and regular security updates through 2029.
- Podman: A rootless, daemonless container engine with zero daemon processes running by default - fully compatible with Docker CLI and Dockerfile syntax.
- Buildah: Streamlined container image building directly from scratch or Dockerfiles in rootless environments.
- Skopeo: Inspect, copy, and sign container images across registries including Amazon ECR without requiring a running daemon.
- Remote Desktop (xrdp): Pre-installed and configured xrdp server for seamless RDP access to the full Ubuntu desktop environment (port 3389).
- Cockpit Web Interface: Browser-based server and container management at port 9090, pre-integrated with Podman for GUI-based container operations.
How It Works
- Launch the AMI on your chosen EC2 instance.
- Open security group ports 3389 (RDP) and 9090 (Cockpit).
- Connect via RDP client or access Cockpit at https://your-server-ip:9090 .
- Start running containers with Podman, build images with Buildah, or transfer images with Skopeo - all without root access.
Key Differentiators
- Pre-Integrated Cockpit and Podman: Unlike stock Ubuntu installs, Cockpit is configured to communicate with Podman's socket, giving you a graphical container management interface out of the box.
- Rootless by Default: All container tools operate without root privileges, eliminating an entire class of privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
- OCI-Compliant: Full compatibility with Open Container Initiative standards ensures your images work across any compliant runtime or registry.
- Docker-Compatible CLI: Teams migrating from Docker can use familiar commands and Dockerfile syntax with no retraining required.
Use Cases
- DevOps CI/CD Pipelines: Build images with Buildah, push to Amazon ECR with Skopeo, and run integration tests with Podman - all rootless and daemon-free.
- Small Development Teams: A 3-5 person team can share a single instance via RDP, each running isolated containers without conflicting daemon states.
- Regulated Environments: Organizations requiring rootless container execution for compliance can deploy without additional hardening steps.
- Microservices Development: Run multiple isolated services simultaneously using Podman pods with Kubernetes-compatible YAML definitions.
Security Architecture
- Zero daemon processes running by default reduces the attack surface.
- Rootless container execution prevents container breakout from gaining host root access.
- OCI-compliant image signing with Skopeo enables supply chain verification.
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS receives regular security patches from Canonical.
Why Choose Madarson IT
- Immediate Productivity: Skip hours of manual installation, configuration, and integration - start managing containers right after launch.
- Comprehensive Toolchain: Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo together cover the entire container lifecycle from build to run to distribute.
- Long-Term Stability: Ubuntu LTS ensures five years of security updates and support from Canonical.
- Multi-Cloud Experience: Madarson IT publishes hardened and customized images across AWS, GCP, and Azure Marketplaces.
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Highlights
- Rootless and Daemonless Container Toolchain: Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo run without root privileges or a central daemon, eliminating the Docker socket attack vector. All three tools are pre-installed, configured, and integrated - start building, running, and transferring container images immediately after launch without manual setup or dependency resolution.
- Cockpit Web Interface Pre-Integrated with Podman: Manage containers, monitor system resources, and administer your server through a browser-based dashboard at port 9090 - no SSH required. Cockpit is pre-configured to communicate directly with Podman's socket, providing graphical container lifecycle management out of the box unlike standard Ubuntu installations.
- Full Container Lifecycle in One AMI: Buildah handles image creation from Dockerfiles or from scratch, Podman runs and orchestrates containers with Kubernetes-compatible YAML, and Skopeo copies and signs images across Amazon ECR, Docker Hub, and private registries. Combines RDP desktop access and Cockpit web management so teams can work via GUI or command line from any device.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5a.large Recommended | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.025 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
i2.8xlarge | $0.80 |
c5a.2xlarge | $0.20 |
c3.2xlarge | $0.10 |
g5.4xlarge | $0.40 |
i3.large | $0.05 |
t2.small | $0.025 |
i3.8xlarge | $0.80 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the software running on your chosen Amazon EC2 instance. Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the instance you select. Options span general-purpose (t2, t3, m3, m4, m5a, m7i-flex), compute-optimized (c3, c5, c5a), memory-optimized (r3, r5, r5a, r6a, x1e, z1d), storage-optimized (i2, i3, i7ie, d3), and GPU-accelerated families (g2, g3, g5, p2, p3). Larger instances cost more per hour. You run only what you need and stop billing when instances stop. No fixed term or upfront commitment applies.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You get Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with container tools for building, running, and managing container images. It also includes remote desktop, graphical interface, and web-based server management access. The image is security-hardened and aligned with common compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and NIST.
The hourly software charge applies only while the instance runs. When you stop the instance, the software billing stops. Note that underlying AWS storage fees for the stopped instance's disk may still apply separately, since those are billed by AWS, not the software license.
Each dimension bills the software for one specific EC2 instance type. Larger instances with more CPU, memory, storage, or GPU carry higher hourly rates. You pick the instance that fits your workload. Your rate reflects that instance's size, not extra software features.
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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.
Version release notes
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Pre-configured Podman, Buildah, Skopeo && RDP|GUI Access
Additional details
Usage instructions
Allow inbound SSH access in your security group (TCP port 22) To connect to your instance using the Amazon EC2 console: Open the Amazon EC2 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/ .
In the navigation pane, choose Instances. Select the instance and choose Connect. Choose the EC2 Instance Connect tab. For Connection type, choose Connect using EC2 Instance Connect. Access the ec2 with the default username: "ubuntu"
For GUI|RDP Access: Allow inbound TCP port 3389 (RDP) Create a password for ubuntu user for RDP login using the CLI command: "sudo passwd ubuntu" Launch RDP program and enter the ubuntu credentials
Access Podman via Cockpit GUI: Additionally, subscribers can manage Podman containers through the Cockpit web interface by opening TCP port 9090 in their security group. Access Cockpit at https://<Your-Server-IP>:9090 for an intuitive container management experience.
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Madarson IT Support
For technical assistance, product questions, or to discuss private offers and compliance solutions, contact the Madarson IT team:
- Email: info@madarsonit.com
- Website: madarsonit.com
Getting Started
After launching the AMI, open the following ports in your EC2 security group:
- Port 3389 (TCP) for RDP remote desktop access
- Port 9090 (TCP) for Cockpit web management interface
Connect via any RDP client to access the full Ubuntu desktop, or open https://your-server-ip:9090 in a browser for Cockpit container management.
Support Scope
Madarson IT provides assistance with:
- Initial AMI configuration and connectivity issues
- Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo usage within the pre-configured environment
- RDP and Cockpit access troubleshooting
- Guidance on container workflows and best practices
For private offers, custom configurations, or volume licensing discussions, reach out to info@madarsonit.com with your requirements.
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