Amazon Linux 2: Virtual Machine Images for On-Premises Development and Testing

Overview

Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux distribution provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This distribution is stable, high-performance, and security-focused. AWS provides Amazon Linux 2 virtual machine (VM) images for on-premises development and testing.

Benefits of Using Amazon Linux 2 VM Images

• Develop and test applications in a consistent environment
• Use the same tools and libraries as in AWS
• Easily migrate applications to AWS

Features of Amazon Linux 2 VM Images

• Based on the latest Amazon Linux 2 release
• Available for a variety of virtualization platforms including KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VM, VirtualBox, and VMware ESXi
• Pre-configured with common development tools and libraries

Getting Started with Amazon Linux 2 VM Images

To get started with Amazon Linux 2 VM images, follow these steps: 1. Download the appropriate VM image for your virtualization platform. 2. Create a new VM using the downloaded image. 3. Configure the VM according to your needs.

Conclusion

Amazon Linux 2 VM images provide a convenient and consistent way to develop and test applications on-premises. These images are based on the latest Amazon Linux 2 release and are available for a variety of virtualization platforms. By using Amazon Linux 2 VM images, you can take advantage of the benefits of AWS while still developing and testing applications on-premises.