Alma Linux 8

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

1. Subscribe to this AMI listing on AWS Marketplace

2. Choose your instance type (compatible with m5, c5, r5, t3 families)

3. Configure security group (open SSH port 22 for initial access)

4. Launch instance and connect via SSH as ec2-user

5. Verify pre-installed tools: aws --version, amazon-cloudwatch-agent-ctl, amazon-ssm-agent

6. 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.