the biggest strenght is tight AWS integration. An optimized AMI that boot really fast with kernel and packages tuned for EC2 perf Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A problem is older package versions. Bacause AWS prioritizes stability over cutting-edge software, many libs and tools are outdated compared to different distributions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel it is very stable and lightweight it feels, especially on AWS. It’s easy to maintain, gets regular updates, and just works without unnecessary complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that some newer packages and tools aren’t available by default. eg. getting newer versions of Node.js or Python often requires enabling extra repos or doing manual installs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is lightweight and optimised for AWS Workloads. Since it is an Amazon product it runs well with AWS servers and costs almost nothing. It integrates well with other AWS services Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is more AWS centric, so outside AWS portability and support are an issue compared to Ubuntu and Debian Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amazon Linux 2 is reliable and lightweight.It runs smoothly, and the Cloud instance & well with AWS service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I didnot like any issue with amzon linux 2 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

user friendly, easy to use, nice features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

could have more pictures and videos in one page Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Long-term support

Strong security defaults

Familiar ecosystem Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's excellent on Ec2 but much less attractive outside AWS, which limits portability across environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it’s optimized for AWS and runs smoothly on EC2 instances. Package management is simple, and updates are reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can have fewer pre-installed tools compared to other Linux distributions, so sometimes I need to install extra software manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to use, gives me confidence when I’m using it, and is very easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing much to add. Since I’m a techy person, I was able to learn Amazon Linux 2 easily and get comfortable with it pretty quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Linux 2 is its ability to deliver smooth, reliable, and high-speed performance. I also value its strong security features, ease of maintenance, and the benefit of long-term support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike most is the smaller community, which leads to limited package availability and a more restricted scope. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate about Amazon Linux 2 is its reliable stability and seamless integration with AWS services. I also value the ongoing support for security updates, which gives me confidence in using the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a limitation when it comes to certain newer packages and software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.