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Amazon Linux Documentation

Amazon Linux is a portfolio of modern Linux-based high performance operating systems that are security-focused and stable.

Amazon Linux 2023

Amazon Linux 2023 is the current version of Amazon Linux.

  1. Amazon Linux 2023 User Guide

    Describes key concepts of Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) and provides instructions for using the features of AL2023.

  2. Amazon Linux 2023 Release Notes

    Describes features and changes included with Amazon Linux 2023 releases.

Previous generations of Amazon Linux

  1. Amazon Linux 2 User Guide

    Describes key concepts of Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) and provides instructions for using the features of AL2. AL2 is no longer the current version of Amazon Linux.

  2. Amazon Linux 2 Release Notes

    Describes features and changes included with Amazon Linux 2 releases.

  3. Amazon Linux 1 User Guide

    Describes key concepts of Amazon Linux 1 (AL1). AL1 is no longer supported. If you are moving from another version of Linux, use AL2023.
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