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Switching from Ubuntu Linux Server to Amazon Linux: Pros and Cons
2 min readMar 31, 2024
Migrating from one Linux distribution to another can be a complex process, depending on your environment and applications in use. Moving from Ubuntu Server to Amazon Linux involves considering various differences between the two distributions, from package management to support communities and release cycles.
Below, I’ve summarized the advantages and disadvantages of this migration in a table:
Advantages of Migrating to Amazon Linux
- Optimized for AWS: Designed specifically for high performance and integration with AWS services.
- Security: Custom security configurations and automatic updates designed for AWS environments.
- Cost: Potential cost reduction when using EC2 instances with Amazon Linux, due to resource optimization.
Disadvantages of Migrating to Amazon Linux
- Smaller Community: Compared to…
