Getting Started with cloudimg AMIs on AWS

Getting Started with cloudimg AMIs on AWS

cloudimg provides over 100 pre-configured Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) on the AWS Marketplace, covering operating systems, databases, and enterprise applications. This guide walks you through launching your first cloudimg AMI.

Step 1: Find Your AMI on AWS Marketplace

  1. Visit the AWS Marketplace and browse the cloudimg seller profile
  2. Search for the product you need (e.g., "Oracle Database 19c", "Ubuntu Server 24.04", "Jenkins")
  3. Click on the product listing to view details, pricing, and supported instance types

Step 2: Subscribe and Launch

  1. Click Continue to Subscribe on the product page
  2. Review the terms and click Accept Terms
  3. Once your subscription is active, click Continue to Configuration
  4. Select your preferred AWS Region and software version
  5. Click Continue to Launch

Step 3: Configure Your EC2 Instance

Choose your launch method:

  • Launch from Website - Simplest option, use the AWS Marketplace wizard
  • Launch through EC2 - Full control over VPC, security groups, and storage

Recommended settings for most workloads:

  • Instance Type: t3.medium or larger (depends on your application)
  • Storage: At least 30 GB gp3 EBS volume
  • Security Group: Allow SSH (port 22) from your IP, plus application-specific ports
  • Key Pair: Create or select an existing SSH key pair

Step 4: Connect to Your Instance

For Linux-based AMIs:

ssh -i your-key.pem ec2-user@your-instance-public-ip

For Windows-based AMIs:

  1. Use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
  2. Retrieve the Windows password from the EC2 console using your key pair

Step 5: Pre-installed Tools

All cloudimg AMIs come with these AWS tools pre-configured:

  • AWS CLI v2 - Command-line access to AWS services
  • AWS Systems Manager Agent - Remote management and patching
  • Amazon CloudWatch Agent - Monitoring and logging

Getting Help

cloudimg provides 24/7, 365 days/year support for all our AMIs:

  • Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
  • Phone: (+44) 02045382725
  • Response Time: Guaranteed 24-hour response

We're here to help you get the most out of your cloud infrastructure.