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This Rocky Linux 8 image has charges associated with it for seller support and maintenance. Ready to use minimal Rocky Linux 8 AMI. Login using 'rocky' user and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. ENA enabled. RockyLinux 8 security updates available at the release date are included. This Rocky Linux 8 AMI is optimized for AWS EC2 with cloud-init, hardened security, and fast boot. This Rocky Linux 8 image is ideal for production servers, web hosting, web stacks, CMS platforms, SQL and NoSQL databases, and RESTful API deployments.
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Overview
This Rocky Linux 8 image is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for technical support and maintenance provided by ProComputers.
This is a ready to use minimal Rocky Linux 8 image, mainly used as a common base system on top of which other appliances could be built and tested.
Login using 'rocky' user and ssh public key authentication . In this Rocky Linux 8 AMI, root login is disabled.
Rocky Linux 8
Rocky Linux 8 is a stable and secure open-source enterprise operating system that's fully binary-compatible with RHEL 8. Designed for long-term stability and backed by the community, Rocky Linux is a powerful alternative to CentOS. This image is fully optimized for AWS EC2, featuring cloud-init support, rapid boot performance, and preconfigured security settings. Whether you're running a LAMP stack, hosting a database server, or deploying web applications, this Rocky Linux 8 AMI offers the reliability and compatibility required for production workloads in the cloud.
Key Features
- Rocky Linux 8 minimal base image that is RHEL bug-for-bug compatible
- Cloud-init enabled for AWS auto-provisioning and automation
- Fast boot times and optimized for EBS-backed EC2 instances
- Secure by default: SSH hardened, SELinux enabled, minimal footprint
- ENA enabled for high-throughput and low-latency networking
Benefits
- Ideal for enterprise Linux workloads in cloud environments
- Maintained and updated by the open-source Rocky Linux community
- Stability and security for long-term production deployments
- Lightweight and resource-efficient for dev/test and prod workloads
Use Cases
- Deploy secure, scalable web servers using Apache, Nginx, PHP, or Python
- Set up CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla
- Host e-commerce solutions like Magento and PrestaShop
- Deploy production-ready databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- Run LAMP or LEMP stacks to support custom web applications
- Host both static and dynamic websites with custom application logic
- Build robust CI/CD pipelines with tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins
- Deploy RESTful APIs and backend services using frameworks like Node.js or Django
This Rocky Linux 8 AMI is the go-to choice for teams looking for a production-ready, community-supported enterprise Linux on AWS. Whether you're deploying high-performance web servers, hosting dynamic web applications, or managing production-ready databases, this Rocky Linux 8 AMI delivers a secure, stable, and enterprise-grade platform optimized for cloud scalability and performance.
If this Rocky Linux 8 AMI does not suit your needs, please choose another one from our popular image list below:
Other minimal ready to use images:
- Oracle Linux 8 AMI (OL8) on AWS EC2
- Oracle Linux 9 AMI (OL9) on AWS EC2
- CentOS Stream 9 AMI (CentOS 9) on AWS EC2
- CentOS Stream 10 AMI (CentOS 10) on AWS EC2
- Rocky Linux 8 AMI (Rocky 8) on AWS EC2
- Rocky Linux 9 AMI (Rocky 9) on AWS EC2
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- AlmaLinux 9 AMI (AlmaLinux OS 9) on AWS EC2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 AMI (RHEL 8) on AWS EC2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 AMI (RHEL 9) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS AMI (Focal Fossa) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS AMI (Jammy Jellyfish) on AWS EC2
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS AMI (Noble Numbat) on AWS EC2
- Debian 10 AMI (Buster) on AWS EC2
- Debian 11 AMI (Bullseye) on AWS EC2
- Debian 12 AMI (Bookworm) on AWS EC2
Why choose ProComputers?
With over 10 years of experience working with AWS and other public cloud providers, ProComputers provides open-source software bundled together into solutions ready to be launched on-demand in the cloud.
ProComputers is a proud sponsor of the Rocky Linux project.
Red Hat and CentOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Red Hat or the CentOS Project.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AND LICENSED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Highlights
- Rocky Linux 8 minimal base image, bug-for-bug RHEL compatible, optimized for AWS EC2 with cloud-init support, rapid EBS-backed boot, and secure defaults. Features include SSH hardening, SELinux enforcement, ENA enabled and a lightweight footprint for cloud efficiency.
- Rocky Linux 8 is ideal for enterprise cloud workloads, offering long-term stability, robust security, and efficient performance. Backed by the open-source community, it's lightweight and perfect for development, testing, and production deployments on AWS.
- Deploy secure, scalable web servers, production-ready databases, and dynamic CMS or e-commerce platforms on this Rocky Linux 8 AMI. Run LAMP/LEMP stacks, RESTful APIs, and backend services using Apache, Nginx, PHP, Python, Node.js, Django and more. Supports CI/CD with modern DevOps tools.
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64-bit (x86) HAQM Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux 8.10
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t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.05 |
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g5.12xlarge | $2.40 |
t2.nano | $0.05 |
c6id.12xlarge | $2.40 |
m6in.12xlarge | $2.40 |
Vendor refund policy
The Rocky Linux 8 virtual machine can be terminated at anytime to stop incurring charges. No refund is available for this Rocky Linux 8 AMI.
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64-bit (x86) HAQM Machine Image (AMI)
HAQM Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. HAQM 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
- Repackaged on a default 8 GiB volume using Rocky Linux 8 'Minimal Install' group of packages.
- Includes all required Rocky Linux 8 security updates available at the release date.
- In this Rocky Linux 8 AMI, the primary partition and filesystem automatically extend during boot if the instance volume is bigger than the default one.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Ssh to the Rocky Linux 8.10 instance public IP address and login as 'rocky' 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 Rocky Linux 8.10 instance using an SSH client .
- Connect to your Rocky Linux 8.10 instance from Windows using PuTTY .
- Transfer files to your Rocky Linux 8.10 instance using SCP .
Monitor the health and proper function of the Rocky Linux 8.10 virtual machine you have just launched:
- Navigate to your HAQM EC2 console and verify that you are in the correct region.
- Choose Instances from the left menu and select your Rocky Linux 8.10 launched virtual machine instance.
- Select Status and alarms tab at the bottom of the page to review if your Rocky Linux 8.10 virtual machine status checks passed or failed.
- For more information visit the Status checks for HAQM EC2 instances page in AWS Documentation.
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Vendor support
For support and maintenance issues related to this Rocky Linux 8 image, please visit the ProComputers Support Portal . Don't hesitate to contact us in case you notice any Rocky Linux 8 AMI related issues.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by HAQM Web Services.
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