Reduce EC2 Image Builder costs with these tips
Build and maintain secure Linux or Windows Server images
EC2 Image Builder cost saving tips
Optimize your EC2 Image Builder costs with these tips
Delete Unneeded Images
Review and delete unneeded images created with EC2 Image Builder using the 'delete-image' command. It helps to avoid paying for unused resources.
Use Lifecycle Policies
Automatically delete images after a certain number of days using lifecycle policies. This ensures timely clean up of unused images.
Optimize Instance Types
Configure recipes to use the smallest required EC2 instance types for building images. Larger types tend to increase build costs unnecessarily.
Service information & pricing
About EC2 Image Builder
- About EC2 Image Builder
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EC2 Image Builder, an AWS service, facilitates the creation, testing, and distribution of Virtual Machine and container images for AWS or local use. The interface features built-in automation and security, minimizing manual effort and enhancing secure image creation via automated patching and checks. It supports version control and integrates with AWS Resource Access Manager, AWS Organizations, and Amazon ECR, allowing image testing for functionality, compatibility, and security pre-production.
- EC2 Image Builder pricing
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The EC2 Image Builder service is offered at no additional costs. Users only pay for the underlying AWS resources required to create, store, and share the images. Amazon does not charge users for AWS VM import or export services but costs can be incurred for the storage and export of the final image data. The images are built on the user's AWS account. The service supports multiple operating system types and allows for regular patch updates to ensure the produced images are up-to-date.