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Amazon Lightsail expands blueprint selection with updated support for Node.js, LAMP, and Ruby on Rails blueprints

Published
January 26, 2026
https://aws.amazon.comabout-aws/whats-new/2026/01/amazon-lightsail-nodejs-lamp-and-ruby-on-rails/

Amazon Lightsail Updates

Amazon Lightsail now offers new Node.js, LAMP, and Ruby on Rails blueprints. These blueprints come with Instance Metadata Service Version 2 (IMDSv2) enforced by default and support IPv6-only instances. Quickly create a Lightsail VPS with your preferred stack preinstalled.

Lightsail provides blueprints and instance bundles to help you build your web application easily. These bundles include preinstalled operating systems, storage, and data transfer allowances.

New Features

  • New Node.js, LAMP, and Ruby on Rails blueprints
  • IMDSv2 enforced by default
  • IPv6-only instance support

What to do

  • Explore the new blueprints in the AWS Lightsail console
  • Check out the Lightsail documentation for more information on blueprints
  • Start your free trial or view pricing details

Source: AWS release notes




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