What is Amazon Linux 2?

Run all of your enterprise and cloud applications in a secure, high-performance environment powered by Linux.

Amazon Linux 2, a Linux operating system provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivers a security-focused, stable, and high-performance platform ideal for developing and running cloud applications. There are no additional costs associated with this operating system, and AWS consistently offers regular updates for security and maintenance purposes.

Designed to support the latest features of Amazon EC2 instances, Amazon Linux 2 is optimized for enhanced performance and includes packages that enable smooth integration with a variety of AWS services.

In addition, Amazon Linux 2 provides long-term support, which allows developers, IT professionals, and independent software vendors (ISVs) to take advantage of the reliability and consistency of a Long Term Support (LTS) release, all while accessing the latest versions of popular software packages.

This thoughtful approach ensures users can enjoy an efficient workflow while maintaining high standards of security and performance, making it a reliable choice for modern cloud computing needs.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Amazon
Date Founded:
1994
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aws.amazon.com/amazon-linux-2/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Linux

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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