Create nodes with pre-built optimized images

You can deploy nodes with pre-built Amazon EKS optimized Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) or your own custom AMIs when you use managed node groups or self-managed nodes. If you are running hybrid nodes, see Prepare operating system for hybrid nodes. For information about each type of Amazon EKS optimized AMI, see one of the following topics. For instructions on how to create your own custom AMI, see Build a custom Amazon Linux AMI with a script.

With Amazon EKS Auto Mode, EKS manages the EC2 instance including selecting and updating the AMI.