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Ready to use CentOS 8 AMI. Login using 'centos' user and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem automatically expands at boot for volumes larger than 8 GiB, for seamless scalability. Preconfigured with Cloud-init and ENA support for enhanced network performance. This product has charges associated with it for seller support. CentOS 8 is a Linux distribution that provides an enterprise-class, community-supported computing platform. Security updates included.
Overview
Deploy Production-Ready CentOS 8 Infrastructure on AWS Cloud
CentOS 8 delivers a stable, secure, and high-performance Linux operating system optimized for AWS cloud environments. This enterprise-grade distribution provides the perfect foundation for deploying scalable applications, web services, databases, and containerized workloads on Amazon EC2 instances.
Key Features & Benefits
** Production-Ready Configuration**
- Pre-configured CentOS 8 image optimized for AWS infrastructure
- Streamlined deployment process with instant availability
- SSH public key authentication for enhanced security
- Ready-to-use base system requiring minimal configuration
** Enterprise Security & Stability**
- Built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code for maximum reliability
- Regular security updates and patches included
- SELinux enabled by default for advanced security policies
- Firewall and security hardening pre-configured
** AWS Cloud Optimization**
- Native integration with AWS services and APIs
- Optimized performance on EC2 instances across all instance types
- Support for Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, and High Availability architectures
- CloudInit integration for automated instance configuration
** Development & DevOps Ready**
- Modern package management with DNF (Dandified YUM)
- Container support with Podman and Docker compatibility
- Python 3.6, Node.js, and popular development frameworks pre-installed
- Perfect base for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Ideal Use Cases
Web Application Hosting
- Deploy LAMP/LEMP stacks for web applications
- Host WordPress, Drupal, or custom web platforms
- Run Node.js, Python Flask/Django, or Ruby on Rails applications
Database & Analytics
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB database servers
- Redis, Elasticsearch, and data analytics platforms
- Big data processing with Apache Spark or Hadoop
Container & Microservices
- Docker container hosting and orchestration
- Kubernetes cluster nodes
- Microservices architecture deployment
Development & Testing
- Development environments and staging servers
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Application testing and quality assurance
24/7 support availability for critical issues
Why Choose CentOS 8 on AWS?
Cost-Effective Solution
- Open-source operating system with no licensing fees
- Pay only for AWS infrastructure resources
- Reduced total cost of ownership compared to proprietary solutions
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
- Based on proven RHEL codebase
- Long-term stability and predictable release cycles
- Extensive community support and documentation
Cloud-Native Features
- Seamless integration with AWS services
- Built-in support for cloud automation and orchestration
- Optimized for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments
Developer Friendly
- Rich ecosystem of development tools and frameworks
- Strong package repository with thousands of applications
- Active community and extensive online resources
Compatibility & Integration
- AWS Services: EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Lambda, and more
- Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack
- Monitoring: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana
- Backup Solutions: AWS Backup, Veeam, Bacula
- Load Balancers: AWS ALB/NLB, HAProxy, Nginx
Security & Compliance
CentOS 8 includes robust security features essential for enterprise deployments:
- SELinux mandatory access controls
- Firewalld advanced firewall management
- Cryptographic libraries and SSL/TLS support
- Regular security updates through official repositories
- Compliance with industry security standards
Migration & Modernization
Perfect for organizations looking to:
- Migrate legacy applications to the cloud
- Modernize existing CentOS/RHEL infrastructure
- Implement hybrid cloud strategies
- Reduce on-premises infrastructure costs
Ready to deploy enterprise-grade CentOS 8 on AWS? Launch your instance today and experience the reliability, security, and performance that makes CentOS the preferred choice for mission-critical applications worldwide.
Professional support provided by Gigabits ensures your CentOS 8 deployment runs smoothly with expert assistance whenever you need it.
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Highlights
- This image is built using CentOS 8 packages and can fully run on AWS with no additional requirements. Just SSH into the Server and allow users to login.
- In this CentOS 8 AMI, all security updates available at the release date are included.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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CentOs 8
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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.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t2.micro AWS Free Tier Recommended | $0.05 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
r7i.48xlarge | $4.47 |
m6id.8xlarge | $2.23 |
m5.4xlarge | $0.80 |
x2iezn.2xlarge | $0.55 |
m6a.metal | $2.40 |
m6id.large | $0.13 |
r6i.16xlarge | $4.47 |
m1.large | $0.13 |
Vendor refund policy
The instance can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund available.
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Delivery details
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
Release 1
Additional details
Usage instructions
ssh to the instance public IP and login as 'centos' user using the key specified at launch time. Use 'sudo su -' in order to get a root prompt. For more information please visit the links below:
Connect to your Linux instance from Windows using PuTTY: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/putty.htmlÂ
Connect to your Linux instance using SSH: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstancesLinux.htmlÂ
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Vendor support
For support and any issues related to all our AMIs, please contact support@gigabitscloud.com , Do not hesitate to contact us in case you observe any issues on the AMI or request a new update that's not available yet.
AWS infrastructure support
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