Amazon Linux 2023 CIS Hardening

Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) is a high-performance, secure Linux distribution optimized for cloud environments. Powered by Fedora, AL2023 provides a predictable release cycle, automated security updates, and long-term support to ensure stability of production workloads. It comes with pre-installed SELinux and enhanced kernel hardening, making it an ideal choice for organizations that prioritize security and compliance.

Designed for containerized and serverless applications, AL2023 delivers cloud-optimized performance and features a flexible, DNF-based package management system. Choose AL2023 as a reliable OS that enhances efficiency and performance in your cloud.

How to deploy

1. Get an SSH key pair for connection to a virtual machine.

2. Create a VM from a public image:

   1. Under Boot disk image on the Marketplace tab, enter Amazon in the Product search field and select the Amazon Linux 2023 public image.

   2. Under Access:

      • Specify the username, e.g., ec2-user, in the Username field.
      • In the SSH key field, select from the list the SSH key you got earlier.

   3. Click Create VM.

   Save the VM public IP address.

3. Connect to the VM over SSH:

   ssh ec2-user@<VM_public_IP_address>
   

• Migration from CentOS 9.
• Administration of commercial and financial products.
• CRM development and administration.
• Management of repositories and archives.
• Data analysis and processing.

OpenNix
OpenNix provides support to Amazon Linux 2023 CIS Hardening users in Yandex Cloud. You can contact their support team by email at support@opennix.ru. Support is available on business days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., GMT+3.

Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the vendor’s information resources.