Amazon Linux comes with a 5-year warranty and a Linux kernel optimized for Amazon EC2 performance. It's much easier to get started on any given task rapidly for any POCs to be implemented. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Long-term support is only available until June 2023. (In terms of JDK updates what if JDK 12 launched). In terms of the latest Python/Java packages, Binary Compabilities has to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Amazon linux OS is a very easy to use, readily available RHEL based OS available in the AWS and it is has most of the packages that required for a web application to run and has inbuilt packages for debugging the OS. I like how it is available as a Base AMI in the AWS cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There could be more support for the OS dedicated by the provider. It would be good if it has all security patches readily provided in case of vulnerabilities identified Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love it, and Amazon Web Services are very easy to use the best integration tools you can use EC2 management tools are pre-installed, which is nice, and there will be the least amount of problems compared to any other software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

its gigantic userbase or bigger pool of packages to choose from, i think, but everything looks fine, and I would still use Amazon Linux 2 as my favorite software as of now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the fact that I can run EC2 services on Amazon Linux 2. My favorite feature is the EC2 performance. I use Python to connect to my EC2 instances using the boto3 library. Compared to its competitors, Amazon Linux 2 offers better pricing for the features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve for new users. New users might take time to understand the workaround. The documentation could also contain or be replaced with video explanations for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is easy to use with AWS EC2 as some tools are available only on the Amazon Linux 2 makes it easier to use it.

The long-term support and added security hardening are very appreciated features.

AWS support also supports the OS, so it's easier to troubleshoot and fix things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The update servers do not support IPv6, which caused some issues in our deployments.

It does not have an ISO release for local workstations, which makes it hard to test locally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the best Linux OS, Seemless Integration with EC2, helps quickly scale up and down computing resources to meet our project needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As it is standalone distro only available in EC2 environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

security-focused, stable, and high-performance execution environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

as of now, nothing to be dislike, everything is optimized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. It's capacity to subscribe to AWS support.

2. Provide higher security and privacy.

3. Does not require heavy resources.

4. Enables secure communication over the remote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Not suitable for high graphics games.

2. It is not installed by default in many machines.

3. Most of the users are not familiar with Amazon Linux 2. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Object noticing is an awesome and novel component of DeepLens Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The edge slack is an exceptionally disheartening component and it needs an overhaul Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nice user interface specially for the newbiees and beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing major is there to dislike. Even we can learn Linux on it easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.