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You pay by the hour for AlmaLinux 9.2 Extended Lifecycle Support (ESU), which delivers security patches after standard end-of-life. Pricing is metered per running instance, with no upfront commitment. Each dimension maps to a specific AWS EC2 instance type, from small general-purpose sizes like t3.micro up to large memory-, compute-, and accelerator-optimized types. The hourly rate scales with the instance you choose, so bigger instances carry a higher rate. You only pay for the hours each instance runs, and you can mix instance types across your fleet.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does the AlmaLinux 9.2 ESU hourly charge actually cover?
You get security patches for AlmaLinux 9.2 after standard end-of-life, backported into outdated packages. Coverage includes CVE tracking, patches delivered through standard package managers with no extra tooling, and around-the-clock support. The hourly rate pays for this patch delivery per running instance.
Am I charged when an EC2 instance is stopped or powered off?
The software rate meters running time only. A stopped or powered-off instance does not accrue ESU software charges. Underlying AWS storage fees may still apply while the instance exists, but the ESU licence bills for active instance-hours, so idle or standby machines stop the software meter.
Does one billing unit map to a virtual machine or a physical host?
Each dimension maps to one running EC2 instance of a specific type, charged per hour. A unit is one instance, not a physical host. Two instances of the same type each meter separately. You can run different instance types across your fleet, each billed at its own rate.
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almalinux-esu 9 Minimal with latest updates
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Launch the product using 1-Click or EC2 console. SSH to the instance and log in as 'ec2-user' using the key specified at launch.
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AlmaLinux OS is an Open Source and forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, governed and driven by the community, focused on long-term stability and a robust production grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is binary compatible with RHEL®. The AlmaLinux OS Foundation was established as a 501(c)(6) non-profit to steward ownership and governance of the project. The foundation includes over 400 individual members, over 100 Mirror sponsors, and over 25 Corporate sponsors.
AlmaLinux OS is an Open Source and forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, governed and driven by the community, focused on long-term stability and a robust production grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is binary compatible with RHEL®. The AlmaLinux OS Foundation was established as a 501(c)(6) non-profit to steward ownership and governance of the project. The foundation includes over 400 individual members, over 100 Mirror sponsors, and over 25 Corporate sponsors.
AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term stability, providing a robust production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is binary compatible with RHEL®.
AlmaLinux OS is an Open Source and forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, governed and driven by the community, focused on long-term stability and a robust production grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is binary compatible with RHEL®. The AlmaLinux OS Foundation was established as a 501(c)(6) non-profit to steward ownership and governance of the project. The foundation includes over 400 individual members, over 100 Mirror sponsors, and over 25 Corporate sponsors.
AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term stability, providing a robust production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is binary compatible with RHEL®.
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