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What are the different types of AMIs?
Categories of AMIs
AMIs are categorized based on their source, platform, and storage architecture. Understanding these types helps in choosing the right starting point for your EC2 instances.
Common AMI Types
Quick Start AMIs: Pre-configured Linux and Windows images provided by AWS.
My AMIs: Custom images created by the user from their own instances.
AWS Marketplace AMIs: Managed images provided by third-party vendors (e.g., SAP, Bitnami).
Community AMIs: Shared images created by other AWS users (use with caution).
Storage Types: EBS-backed (persistent root volume) or Instance Store-backed (ephemeral root volume).