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This AlmaLinux 8.10 image has charges associated with it for seller support and maintenance. Ready to use minimal AlmaLinux 8 AMI. Login using 'ec2-user' and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 5 GiB one. Cloud-init included. ENA enabled. AlmaLinux 8.10 security updates available at the release date are included as well.
This AlmaLinux 8 AMI is optimized for AWS EC2 with cloud-init support, hardened security, and rapid boot performance. It's an ideal choice for production servers, web hosting, LAMP/LEMP stacks, CMS platforms, SQL and NoSQL databases, and RESTful API deployments.
Overview
This AlmaLinux 8.10 image is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by Cloudfu.
AlmaLinux 8 AMI for AWS EC2
This is a minimal ready to use AlmaLinux 8 image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested. It contains just enough packages to run within AWS, bring up an SSH Server and allow users to login. Cloud-init is included as well.
Login using 'ec2-user' and ssh public key authentication . In this AlmaLinux8 AMI, root login is disabled.
AlmaLinux 8.10 - Secure, Stable and Cloud-Optimized Enterprise-grade Linux
AlmaLinux 8 is a production-ready, community-governed Linux distribution that provides full binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. Built for long-term stability and enterprise workloads, AlmaLinux 8 is a robust replacement for CentOS 8. This AlmaLinux 8.10 AMI is fully optimized for AWS EC2, offering cloud-init support, rapid boot performance, and hardened security defaults for production use.
Key Features of AlmaLinux 8
- Minimal base image with bug-for-bug compatibility with RHEL 8
- Cloud-init enabled for AWS provisioning and automation
- Fast boot performance for EBS-backed EC2 instances
- Secure by default: SELinux enforced, SSH hardened, minimal packages
- ENA-enabled for high-throughput, low-latency networking on AWS EC2
Use Cases for AlmaLinux 8
- Deploy secure web servers (Apache, Nginx, PHP, Python, Node.js) Host CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla
- Run e-commerce apps such as Magento or PrestaShop
- Deploy production databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB)
- Support full LAMP/LEMP stacks for custom web development
- Serve static and dynamic websites or backend RESTful APIs
- Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, or Terraform
Conclusion
This AlmaLinux 8 AMI is the ideal choice for teams seeking a stable, enterprise-grade Linux distribution optimized for AWS EC2. Whether you're hosting secure web services, deploying scalable cloud-native apps, or managing mission-critical databases, AlmaLinux 8 delivers the performance, reliability, and open-source governance required in modern IT environments.
Highlights
- AlmaLinux 8 minimal base image delivers full bug-for-bug compatibility with RHEL 8 and is optimized for AWS EC2 with cloud-init support, fast EBS-backed boot, and secure-by-default settings. Features include SSH hardening, SELinux enforcement, ENA support, and a lightweight footprint designed for efficient cloud performance.
- AlmaLinux 8 is ideal for enterprise cloud workloads, offering long-term stability, strong security, and consistent performance. Backed by the AlmaLinux OS Foundation and a global open-source community, it's lightweight and well-suited for development, staging, and production environments on AWS.
- Deploy secure, scalable web servers, production-grade databases, and dynamic CMS or e-commerce platforms on this AlmaLinux 8 AMI. Run LAMP/LEMP stacks, RESTful APIs, and backend services with Apache, Nginx, PHP, Python, Node.js, Django, and more. Fully supports CI/CD automation with modern DevOps tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux 8.10
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Pricing
Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t3.small Recommended | $0.02 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.015 |
c6in.large | $0.055 |
r7a.4xlarge | $0.44 |
r5dn.12xlarge | $1.32 |
i4i.2xlarge | $0.22 |
m5d.4xlarge | $0.44 |
g5.24xlarge | $2.64 |
c6id.24xlarge | $2.64 |
z1d.12xlarge | $1.32 |
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The instance can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund available.
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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
basic system adjustments applied, including increased the max number of open file descriptors to 640k, enabled timestamp support for Bash command history, disabled SELinux by default, and installed the CloudWatch Agent and Docker.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Ssh to the AlmaLinux 8.10 instance public IP address and login as 'ec2-user' using the key specified at launch time. Use 'sudo su -' in order to get a root prompt.
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