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Amazon Linux 2023

Amazon Linux 2023

Develop and run cloud applications with enhanced security

Benefits

Use the latest features

Use the latest AWS features and access an integrated experience optimized for Amazon EC2.

Get updates

Get frequent minor updates, in addition to full control over how and when you install them.

Access major versions

Access new major versions biannually and receive five years of support with each version. 

SELinux policies

Meet your compliance needs with preconfigured SELinux policies and set security policies at boot time.

Use cases

Ensure deterministic behavior and streamline integrating OS updates into frequent integration and deployment environments.

Consistently apply updates across all your instances by locking them to a specific repository version.

Set the system crypto policy to FUTURE or LEGACY, lock down SELinux, and set SELinux to enforcing or permissive mode.