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This product has charges associated with it for the pre-configured container management environment. Madarson IT pre-configured Ubuntu 22.04 LTS AMI with Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, RDP, and Cockpit - ready for secure, rootless container management on AWS EC2.
Overview
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Podman
Image
Ubuntu 22.04 desktop
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Cockpit
Madarson IT Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Container Management AMI
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for the pre-configured container management environment and ongoing maintenance of this image.
A production-ready, pre-configured Ubuntu 22.04 LTS EC2 desktop image with Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo - a powerful trio designed for modern, secure, and efficient container management without relying on a central daemon. This AMI eliminates hours of manual installation, configuration, and hardening so your team can start running containers immediately after launch.
Who This Is For
Developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and organizations that need a secure, rootless container environment on AWS EC2 with remote desktop and web-based management capabilities.
Key Features
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Foundation
- Long-term support release providing stability, performance, and regular security updates
- Pre-hardened configuration with rootless container operations enabled by default
Podman - Rootless Container Engine
- Daemonless, rootless container runtime compatible with Docker CLI and Dockerfile syntax
- Pre-configured user namespaces and storage drivers optimized for EC2 workloads
- Runs containers in isolated environments without requiring root privileges
Buildah - Container Image Builder
- Build OCI-compliant container images from scratch or from Dockerfiles
- Operates in rootless mode for secure image creation without elevated permissions
- Optimized for integration with AWS ECR and other OCI-compliant registries
Skopeo - Image Management Tool
- Inspect, copy, and sign container images across registries without pulling full images
- Transfer images securely between AWS ECR, Docker Hub, and private registries
- Validate image signatures and manifests before deployment
Remote Access and Management
- Pre-installed xrdp server for seamless remote desktop access via port 3389
- Cockpit web interface accessible at port 9090 for browser-based container and system management
- Cockpit-Podman integration provides a visual dashboard for container lifecycle operations
Deployment Requirements
- Ports to open: 3389 (RDP), 9090 (Cockpit), 22 (SSH)
- OCI Compatibility: Fully compliant with Open Container Initiative standards
- Registry Support: Works with AWS ECR, Docker Hub, Quay.io, and any OCI-compliant registry
Use Cases
CI/CD Pipeline Container Builds DevOps teams building and pushing container images to AWS ECR without Docker daemon overhead. Buildah creates images in rootless mode, Skopeo pushes them to ECR, and Podman validates them locally - all without requiring privileged access.
Secure Microservices Development Development teams running multiple isolated containers on a single EC2 instance with full rootless isolation. The Cockpit dashboard provides visibility into running containers, resource usage, and logs.
Multi-Registry Image Management Operations teams managing container images across multiple registries. Skopeo enables inspection and copying of images between AWS ECR, on-premises registries, and third-party repositories without downloading full image layers.
Remote Development Environments Distributed teams accessing a consistent, pre-configured container development environment via RDP or Cockpit from any location.
Why Choose This Image Over Manual Setup
- Immediate Productivity: All tools are pre-installed, integrated, and tested together - no dependency conflicts or configuration debugging
- Rootless by Default: User namespaces, storage drivers, and subuid/subgid mappings are pre-configured for rootless operation
- Cockpit-Podman Integration: The web interface is pre-configured to manage containers visually without additional setup
- Tested Compatibility: Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo versions are validated to work together and with AWS services
- Ubuntu LTS Reliability: Built on long-term support release with regular security patches
Getting Started
- Launch the AMI on your chosen EC2 instance
- Configure your security group to allow ports 3389, 9090, and 22
- Connect via SSH, RDP, or Cockpit web interface
- Run your first container with Podman immediately - no additional configuration required
Disclaimer: Ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd. Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo are open source projects. This offering is provided by Madarson IT and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Canonical Ltd. or the respective open source projects.
Highlights
- Pre-Configured Rootless Container Environment: Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo are installed, integrated, and optimized for rootless operation out of the box. User namespaces, storage drivers, and subuid/subgid mappings are pre-configured so your team can run secure, isolated containers immediately after launch without manual setup. The daemonless architecture eliminates the Docker daemon attack surface while maintaining full Docker CLI and Dockerfile compatibility for seamless migration.
- Cockpit Web Dashboard with Podman Integration: Access a browser-based management interface at port 9090 for visual container lifecycle management. Start, stop, inspect, and monitor containers through an intuitive GUI without command-line access. The Cockpit-Podman plugin is pre-installed and configured, providing real-time container status, resource usage monitoring, and log access alongside full system administration capabilities.
- Complete Container Workflow with Remote Desktop Access: Build images with Buildah, run them with Podman, and transfer them across registries (including AWS ECR) with Skopeo - all from a single EC2 instance. Connect via the pre-configured xrdp server on port 3389 for full Ubuntu desktop access, or use SSH and Cockpit for headless management. Ideal for CI/CD pipelines, microservices development, and multi-registry image management workflows.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5a.large Recommended | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.025 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
c5a.2xlarge | $0.20 |
d3.2xlarge | $0.20 |
c3.2xlarge | $0.20 |
i3.large | $0.05 |
t2.small | $0.025 |
r5a.12xlarge | $1.20 |
g5.2xlarge | $0.20 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this hardened Ubuntu 22.04 image, billed only for the time each instance runs. The many dimensions represent different EC2 instance types, not feature tiers. Each option maps to a specific instance size and hardware profile — general-purpose, compute, memory, storage, or GPU families. Larger instances carry more vCPU, memory, or specialized hardware, so the hourly rate scales with the instance you select. The software itself is the same across all options; you choose the instance that fits your workload and pay AWS infrastructure costs separately.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You are billed per instance-hour. One unit equals one running EC2 instance of the type you select, for one hour. Each dimension maps to a specific instance size and hardware family. Running two instances of the same type bills two instance-hours for that hour.
The software charge meters running time only. A fully stopped instance does not accrue the hourly software fee. You may still pay AWS for attached storage while the instance is stopped. Charges resume when you start the instance again.
You choose one instance dimension when you launch. To change size, you stop the instance and relaunch on a different type. The hourly software rate then reflects the new instance you selected. The image and its included tools stay the same across all instance types.
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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 22.04 LTS with Pre-configured Podman, Buildah, Skopeo && RDP|GUI|Cockpit Access
Additional details
Usage instructions
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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For technical assistance, product questions, private offers, or compliance inquiries, contact the Madarson IT support team at info@madarsonit.com .
Getting Started After Launch
- Launch the AMI on your EC2 instance
- Configure your security group to allow inbound traffic on port 3389 (RDP), port 9090 (Cockpit), and port 22 (SSH)
- Connect via SSH using your EC2 key pair to retrieve initial credentials
- Access the Ubuntu desktop via any RDP client on port 3389
- Open Cockpit in your browser at https://your-server-ip:9090 for web-based container management
- Verify Podman is operational by running: podman --version
- Run your first container: podman run hello-world
Included Tools
- Podman: Rootless container engine (Docker CLI compatible)
- Buildah: OCI-compliant image builder
- Skopeo: Image inspection and transfer utility
- xrdp: Remote desktop server
- Cockpit: Web-based system and container management
Required Ports
- Port 22: SSH access
- Port 3389: Remote Desktop (xrdp)
- Port 9090: Cockpit web interface
For issues related to connectivity, container operations, or image configuration, please email info@madarsonit.com with your instance ID and a description of the problem.
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