The "Python 2 with CentOS 7.8" Amazon Machine Image (AMI) offers a pre-configured environment combining CentOS 7.8 with Python 2.7.18. This setup is tailored for developers and organizations needing to maintain legacy Python 2 applications on a stable and widely-used Linux distribution. Key Features and Functionality: - CentOS 7.8 Base: Provides a reliable and secure operating system foundation, ensuring compatibility with a vast array of enterprise applications. - Python 2.7.18 Pre-installed: Offers the final release of the Python 2 series, allowing for the execution and maintenance of legacy Python applications. - YUM Package Manager: Facilitates easy installation and management of additional software packages, leveraging CentOS's extensive repositories. - Security Updates: Includes the latest security patches for both CentOS 7.8 and Python 2.7.18, addressing known vulnerabilities. Primary Value and Problem Solved: This AMI addresses the challenge faced by organizations that rely on legacy Python 2 applications, especially given that Python 2 reached its end-of-life in January 2020. By providing a secure and supported environment with CentOS 7.8 and Python 2.7.18, it enables users to continue running and maintaining their existing applications without immediate migration to Python 3. This solution ensures operational continuity while offering a stable platform for development and deployment.