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AWS re:Post Knowledge Center Spotlight: Amazon Linux 2026

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This spotlight on Amazon Linux equips you with the skills and troubleshooting tips to get the most out of a powerful service.
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Overview

The AWS re:Post Knowledge Center is your one-stop-shop for authoritative, up-to-date guidance on using AWS services. This month, we're highlighting Amazon Linux, which you can use to develop and run cloud applications with enhanced security.

With Amazon Linux, you can use the latest AWS features and access an integrated experience optimized for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) on Linux. Whether you're new to Amazon Linux or an experienced user, the following Knowledge Center articles equip you with the skills and troubleshooting tips to get the most out of this powerful service.


Secure your instance

Make sure that your Amazon EC2 instance has the latest patches and security updates. Learn more about how to upgrade your instance, manually and automatically:

Troubleshoot package and package manager issues

In Amazon Linux, you use the yum or dnf package management tool to find and install software packages. Understand how to troubleshoot issues when you download packages or run package manager commands:

Troubleshoot instance issues

Troubleshoot issues when you try to connect to your instance, or unexpected instance behavior:

Related information

Have more questions about Amazon Linux? Check out the re:Post Amazon Linux knowledge base or ask your own question to get guidance from the AWS community.

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