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Mastering Amazon EC2
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Mastering Amazon EC2

by Badri Kesavan
May 2024
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
404 pages
10h 10m
English
Packt Publishing
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Creating and Managing Amazon Machine Images (AMI)

In this chapter, we will expand beyond the basics and dive deeper into the captivating world of AMIs. We will discuss the creation and management of AMIs, the strategies for choosing the right AMI based on your specific use case, and the essential security best practices associated with managing your AMIs. We will also explore various ways to share and deregister AMIs and provide a well-rounded understanding of AMI life cycle management. By the end of this chapter, you will be better equipped to use AMIs efficiently and effectively in your AWS journey.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Exploring AMI virtualization – types, boot modes, and user-provided kernels
  • Types of ...
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