Amazon Linux 2 Description

Utilize a high-performance and security-centric Linux platform for all your cloud and enterprise applications.

Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to deliver a stable, security-focused, and high-performance environment for developing and deploying cloud applications. It is provided free of charge, and AWS ensures continuous security and maintenance updates for this operating system.

This version includes support for the latest capabilities of Amazon EC2 instances, optimized for improved performance, and contains packages that facilitate integration with other AWS services.

Furthermore, Amazon Linux 2 guarantees long-term support, providing developers, IT administrators, and independent software vendors (ISVs) with the predictability and stability of a Long Term Support (LTS) release while still allowing access to the most recent versions of widely-used software packages. This blend of features makes it an ideal choice for enterprises looking to enhance their cloud infrastructure.

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