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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Migrate from CentOS 8 EOL to Alma Linux 8 in under 60 seconds with zero licensing fees. 1:1 RHEL 8 compatible, AWS-optimized, backed by 24/7 support with guaranteed 24hr response SLA.
Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.
Alma Linux 8 delivers enterprise-grade stability as the leading CentOS 8 replacement, now with dedicated 24/7 support from cloudimg. This AMI is purpose-built for organizations migrating from CentOS 8 (EOL Dec 2021) or running RHEL 8 workloads without Red Hat subscription costs.
Why Choose cloudimg's Alma Linux 8 AMI
This is not just a repackaged upstream image. cloudimg maintains a catalog of 100+ AWS-optimized AMI products with hundreds of variations, providing pre-configured, tested, and supported builds specifically for production AWS environments. Every AMI ships with AWS tooling pre-installed and verified, security hardening applied, and guaranteed support response times that the free community AMI cannot offer.
- Guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average 1hr response for critical issues
- AWS-certified engineers with AlmaLinux expertise
- Pre-configured AWS integration (AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, ENA drivers) - verified working out of the box
- Security hardened build - SELinux enabled, firewalld configured, latest patches applied
- Custom AMI builds and consulting available for enterprise requirements
Key Capabilities
- CentOS successor - Community-backed replacement governed by AlmaLinux OS Foundation, backed by CloudLinux's $1M annual investment
- RHEL 8 binary compatible - 1:1 binary compatibility ensures seamless migration and application compatibility
- Zero licensing fees - No Red Hat subscription costs for running enterprise Linux workloads
- Launch in 60 seconds - Boots fast on popular instance families (m5, c5, r5, t3)
- Automation friendly - Tested with Cloud-Init, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation
- dnf/yum ecosystem - Familiar package management for RHEL/CentOS administrators
Common Use Cases
- CentOS 8 migration - Direct replacement for EOL CentOS 8 systems with same binaries and packages
- RHEL workloads without fees - Run RHEL 8 applications without subscription costs
- Web and app servers - Apache, Nginx, Node.js, PHP, Python on enterprise Linux
- Container platforms - Kubernetes, Docker, Podman hosts with RHEL 8 compatibility
- CI/CD infrastructure - Jenkins, GitLab, build servers with dnf/yum tooling
- Database servers - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB on stable foundation
- Development environments - Dev/test/staging for RHEL 8 production deployments
What's Included
- Pre-installed: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers, Python3, Git
- Security: SELinux enabled, firewalld configured, latest security patches applied
- Package management: dnf/yum repositories configured for updates
- Tools: systemd, journald, NetworkManager, standard RHEL 8 utilities
24/7 cloudimg Support
- Guaranteed 24hr response SLA with average 1hr response for critical issues
- AWS-certified engineers with AlmaLinux expertise
- Ticketing system and email support included
- Assistance with migrations, troubleshooting, performance tuning
- Custom AMI builds and consulting available
Technical Specs
- OS: Alma Linux 8 (RHEL 8 compatible)
- Architecture: x86_64
- Default user: ec2-user (sudo access)
- Format: EBS-backed HVM
- Updates: dnf/yum repositories configured
- Kernel: Latest stable RHEL-compatible kernel
Getting Started
- Subscribe to this AMI listing on AWS Marketplace
- Choose your instance type (compatible with m5, c5, r5, t3 families)
- Configure security group (open SSH port 22 for initial access)
- Launch instance and connect via SSH as ec2-user
- Verify pre-installed tools: aws --version, amazon-cloudwatch-agent-ctl, amazon-ssm-agent
- Run dnf update to apply any pending patches
You will be SSH-ready in under 60 seconds after launch.
FAQ
Q: Why Alma Linux vs CentOS? A: CentOS 8 reached EOL Dec 2021. AlmaLinux is the leading community replacement, RHEL 8 binary compatible.
Q: RHEL compatible? A: Yes, 1:1 RHEL 8 binary compatible. Drop-in replacement.
Q: Who backs AlmaLinux? A: AlmaLinux OS Foundation, a nonprofit. CloudLinux invests $1M annually.
Q: CentOS migration path? A: Direct replacement. Same packages, same binaries, minimal changes required.
Q: Updates included? A: Yes, dnf/yum repos configured. You manage patching schedule.
Q: Rocky Linux vs Alma? A: Both are RHEL 8 compatible. AlmaLinux has CloudLinux backing and wider adoption.
About cloudimg
cloudimg is an AWS Marketplace ISV specializing in enterprise OS and database AMIs with 24/7 support. With100+ AWS-optimized AMI products and hundreds of variations in our catalog, we provide tested, supported builds for organizations running production workloads on AWS.
Catalog: https://cloudimg.co.uk
Legal
This AMI is repackaged upstream software by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance, and support. AlmaLinux trademarks are property of AlmaLinux OS Foundation. No endorsement implied.
Highlights
- 24/7 dedicated support with guaranteed 24hr response SLA and average 1hr response for critical issues. cloudimg provides AWS-certified engineers with AlmaLinux expertise, ticketing system, email support, migration assistance, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and custom AMI builds. Unlike the free community AMI, you get a named support team accountable to response time commitments.
- Production-ready AWS build from cloudimg's catalog of 100+ optimized AMI products. Pre-configured and verified: AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, Systems Manager Agent, ENA drivers all tested and working out of the box. Security hardened with SELinux enabled, firewalld configured, and latest patches applied. Boots in under 60 seconds on m5, c5, r5, and t3 instance families. Automation tested with Cloud-Init, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
- Seamless CentOS 8 migration path with zero licensing fees. 1:1 RHEL 8 binary compatible - same packages, same binaries, minimal changes required. Governed by AlmaLinux OS Foundation with CloudLinux's $1M annual investment guarantee. Run enterprise RHEL 8 workloads without Red Hat subscription costs while maintaining full application compatibility and familiar dnf/yum package management.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.10 |
t3.micro | $0.06 |
t2.micro | $0.06 |
m5n.metal | $0.28 |
m5dn.xlarge | $0.15 |
u7in-24tb.224xlarge | $0.28 |
m7a.16xlarge | $0.28 |
c6i.4xlarge | $0.28 |
i3en.12xlarge | $0.28 |
c5.large | $0.10 |
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Security patches applied 30-04-2026 (kernel + base OS package upgrades via dnf upgrade --refresh).
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##24/7 cloudimg Support
cloudimg provides round-the-clock support for this Alma Linux 8 AMI, 365 days per year.
Contact Channel:
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
- Ticketing system included with subscription
Response Times:
- Guaranteed 24-hour response SLA for all tickets
- Average 1-hour response for critical issues
Support Scope:
- AMI boot and configuration issues
- AWS integration troubleshooting (CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent)
- CentOS 8 to AlmaLinux migration assistance
- Performance tuning and optimization guidance
- Security hardening and patching questions
- Custom AMI build requests and consulting
Getting Started After Launch:
- Subscribe to this AMI on AWS Marketplace
- Select your instance type (supported: m5, c5, r5, t3 families)
- Configure security group - open port 22 (SSH) for initial access
- Launch and connect via SSH as ec2-user (has sudo access)
- Verify tools: run aws --version, systemctl status amazon-cloudwatch-agent, systemctl status amazon-ssm-agent
- Run dnf update to apply any pending security patches
You will be SSH-ready in under 60 seconds after launch. The AMI is EBS-backed HVM format on x86_64 architecture.
Prerequisites:
- AWS account with EC2 launch permissions
- VPC with internet access for package updates
- SSH key pair configured in your target region
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