This is an AlmaLinux 8 (x86_64) based image, built with a minimum profile by OpenLogic by Perforce. It enables users to run it on AWS, start an SSH Server and allow users to login. Using this image provides you with direct access to expert support via email provided by the open source architects on the OpenLogic support team.
Highlights
CentOS replacement
Enhanced support provided by expert enterprise architects
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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.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
You pay by the hour for AlmaLinux 8 Standard on this ENA-enabled listing. Pricing is usage-based, so charges accrue only while an instance runs. There is no upfront commitment or fixed term. Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, such as t3.small, m5.large, or r5.24xlarge. The hourly rate reflects the instance size and family you choose. Larger instances carry higher rates than smaller ones. You pick the instance type that fits your workload, and the software cost is added to your AWS compute cost for that instance.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does the AlmaLinux 8 Standard software charge cover beyond the AWS instance cost?
The hourly software charge covers the AlmaLinux 8 Standard image on an ENA-enabled instance. It is added to your AWS compute cost for the instance you run. Support tiers, migration help, and long-term support for other software are separate offerings, not part of this hourly charge.
Am I charged the hourly software rate when my instance is stopped or paused?
The software charge meters running time. When an instance is stopped, the hourly software rate does not accrue. You may still pay underlying AWS charges, such as storage for attached volumes. The software cost applies only while the instance is running.
How does the hourly rate change if I move to a larger instance type?
Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type. The rate reflects that instance's size and family. If you switch to a larger instance, you pay that instance type's hourly rate instead. The change takes effect when you run the new instance type; there is no separate upgrade step.
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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.
To connect to your instance use SSH with login user "alma". Ensure that you use the same SSH key for authentication that was chosen when instance was created.
This image includes 9x5 email-only support from our team of Tier 4 architects and engineers. Send support requests to image-support@openlogic.com. Please provide your name, email & AmazonID in order to obtain support. Other support options may also be available. If interested, please email info@perforce.com, call +1 612.517.2100 or visit openlogic.com. image-support@openlogic.com
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AlmaLinux 8 (x86_64) based image with minimum profile configuration
Enterprise Linux Compatibility
CentOS replacement providing compatible runtime environment and package management
Professional Support Services
Direct access to expert support from enterprise architects via email for issue resolution
Cloud Initialization and Automation
Preconfigured cloud-init functionality supports automated provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle orchestration through user-data and DevOps tools integration with Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD systems.
Enhanced Networking Capabilities
Enhanced Networking Adapter (ENA) provides higher throughput, lower latency, and dependable network performance for intensive cloud workloads with native AWS EC2 service integrations.
Security Hardening
Hardened configuration with SELinux enforcing mode, SSH key-only authentication, disabled root login, and improved cryptographic standards establish a strong baseline for security.
RHEL 9 Binary Compatibility
100% binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, ensuring enterprise-grade compatibility and predictable lifecycle management for production-grade environments.
AWS EC2 Optimization
Engineered specifically for AWS EC2 with native service integrations, instance metadata compatibility, accelerated startup times, and seamless repository connectivity for consistent deployments across regions.
Operating System Distribution
CentOS 9 with Kernel 6.1 LTS
Partition Table Configuration
GPT partition table as default to support single volumes larger than 2TiB
Cloud Infrastructure Integration
Cloud-init included for AWS environment initialization and configuration
Remote Access Capability
SSH Server pre-configured for secure remote login access
System Optimization
Fine-tuning applied to optimize performance and improve security posture
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