Posted On: Nov 1, 2016
We’re announcing the availability of an HAQM Linux container image through HAQM EC2 Container Registry (HAQM ECR) and Docker Hub. The HAQM Linux container image is built from the same software components included in the HAQM Linux AMI, but is now publicly available for use in any environment as a base image for Docker workloads. We’re excited to be able to provide the security and performance of the HAQM Linux AMI to applications that run in containers.
Existing customers that are using the HAQM Linux AMI in their HAQM EC2 instances now have a smooth path to adopting container technology for their development and testing workflows wherever they run. For customers just embarking on their container journey, the HAQM Linux container image is a great way to get started and is well integrated with AWS services like the HAQM EC2 Container Service (HAQM ECS) and HAQM ECR. Because the image is publicly available, you can use it to launch containers anywhere you need them — from your laptop to HAQM ECS or anywhere in between.
The HAQM Linux container image will be available through HAQM ECR, with availability through Docker Hub coming soon. Support for the HAQM Linux containers can be found by visiting the HAQM ECR User Guide and the AWS support forums.