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Amazon Linux 2027 is now available in public preview

Published
September 3, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/09/announcing-amazon-linux-2027/

Amazon Linux 2027 Public Preview

AWS announces the public preview of Amazon Linux 2027 (AL2027), designed for cloud-native workloads with performance, scale, and security. Built on AL2023, it supports web applications, databases, containerized microservices, AI/ML workloads, and large-scale infrastructure.

Key features include:

  • Kernel: 7.1+
  • SELinux: Enforcing mode by default
  • Cryptography: Accelerated performance with AWS-LC
  • Toolchains: Latest versions for builders
  • AI/ML: AWS Neuron driver support

AL2027 Preview AMIs are available in all commercial AWS Regions, with x86-64 and ARM variants. Container base images are on Amazon ECR Public Gallery. Provide feedback via the AL2027 GitHub repository.

Source: AWS release notes




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