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Debian: The universal operating system
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Debian is a free operating system, developed by thousands of volunteers from all over the world who collaborate via the Internet. The Debian project's key strengths are its volunteer base, its dedication to the Debian Social Contract and Free Software, and its commitment to provide the best operating system possible. This new release is another important step in that direction.
Highlights
- After 1 year, 9 months, and 28 days of development, the Debian project is proud to present its new stable version 12 (code name "bookworm").
- Based on a cloud optimized Linux 6.1 kernel with support for Enhanced Networking and Elastic Network Adaptor (ENA) networking. These AMIs include awscli version 2, cloud-init, and boto.
- "bookworm" will be supported for the next 5 years thanks to the combined work of the Debian Security team and the Debian Long Term Support team.
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Debian debian-12-amd64-20260413-2447
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Debian is developed and supported by a diverse global community. It can be reached through a variety of means including email, IRC, and web forums.
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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Debian 12 is an advanced and robust operating system optimized for cloud environments, specifically designed to run on Amazon EC2 instances. It offers stability, a rich package management system, and an extensive ecosystem of open-source tools, making it an ideal choice for developers and system administrators. With its emphasis on security and performance, Debian 12 is well-suited for hosting web applications, databases, and microservices. Users can benefit from seamless updates and long-term support, ensuring their infrastructure remains secure and efficient. Whether you're deploying production workloads or experimenting with the latest technologies, Debian 12 provides a reliable foundation for your cloud solutions on AWS.
This product has charges associated with it for seller support and maintenance. Ready to use minimal Debian 12 AMI automatically updated at launch with latest security patches. Login using 'admin' user and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. Cloud-init included. ENA enabled. Debian 12 Bookworm is a stable, secure, and cloud-ready Linux distribution, ideal for running modern workloads in AWS. Optimized for performance and minimalism, this Debian 12 AMI provides a reliable foundation for deploying databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, full web stacks (LAMP/LEMP), dynamic web applications, and high-performance RESTful APIs. Debian 12's robust package ecosystem and long-term support make it a trusted choice for scalable web hosting and production-grade environments.
This product has charges associated with it for seller support and maintenance. Ready to use minimal Debian 12 AMI. Login using 'admin' user and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. Cloud-init included. ENA enabled. Debian 12 security updates available at the release date are included as well. Debian 12 Bookworm is a stable, secure, and cloud-ready Linux distribution, ideal for running modern workloads in AWS. Optimized for performance and minimalism, this Debian 12 AMI provides a reliable foundation for deploying databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, full web stacks (LAMP/LEMP), dynamic web applications, and high-performance RESTful APIs. Debian 12's robust package ecosystem and long-term support make it a trusted choice for scalable web hosting and production-grade environments.
This product has charges associated with it for seller support. The LAMP Stack Debian 12 AMI provides a robust, secure, and scalable environment for deploying web applications quickly and efficiently. Leveraging the combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, this image offers a streamlined setup, ideal for developers seeking a reliable platform for hosting dynamic websites and applications. With Debian 12's latest features and long-term support, users can benefit from enhanced security and performance. The pre-configured environment minimizes setup time, allowing teams to focus on development rather than server configuration. Whether for lightweight applications or complex web services, this AMI is the perfect solution for businesses looking to accelerate their development cycle in the AWS cloud.
Customer reviews
Christophe V.
Debian: Secure, High-Performance, and a Must-Have for Servers
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Debian is one of the best Linux distribution, for security, performance, packages and free license for servers. I use versions 9 to 12 and it's a must have. Easy to configure, large community for support helping and now easier with AI because Debian is well known.
What do you dislike about the product?
Debian on servers is a linux without GUI, without desktop so for beginners it's not easy. It's an OS for sys admin and devops, lot of configurations
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian is only for my web servers and it is the only OS I consider for that
Suraj P.
Clean, Fast, and Reliable: The Perfect Daily Driver.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The best part of Debian is the lack of bloatware. During installation, I can choose exactly what I want, resulting in a clean, organized system. The APT package manager makes installing new software simple and handles all the dependencies perfectly.
What do you dislike about the product?
The Stable release often uses older versions of software to ensure reliability. While this makes the system very safe, it means I sometimes miss out on the latest features in apps unless I use Flatpaks or Backports.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian solves the problem of OS instability and forced updates that often interrupted my work on other platforms. By providing a rock-solid environment, it allows me to focus on my tasks without worrying about system crashes. The benefit is a much higher level of productivity and a computer that feels like it’s actually under my control.
Pawan J.
Stable Environment, Ideal for Developers
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love Debian because it's very stable and rarely crashes, which is great for programming and data tasks. As a student developer, I find the large package repository incredibly useful for installing tools like Python and Git, making software development so easy. Debian being lightweight is another plus, especially since it runs well on older systems where I can't run heavy software. It provides a stable environment for development and everyday use without needing expensive software. The system runs smoothly and reliably, which is just what I need.
What do you dislike about the product?
I really love Debian, but if I had to say, one thing that needs to be improved is that Debian often has older versions of software compared to other distributions. Also, some initial setup and configuration can be a bit difficult for beginners. The default interface is also quite basic, and it may require extra customization to make it more user-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian provides a stable environment for development, helping me run any programming tool efficiently without crashes or slowdowns. It's also lightweight, works on older systems, and has a large package repository, making it easy to install development tools and software.
Samitha P.
Stability and Security with Debian
Reviewed on Apr 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Debian's stability and security, which give me peace of mind and enhance my productivity. The package management system is another feature I appreciate, along with its respect for free software principles. The community and documentation are both excellent, providing simplicity and safety that I trust. Additionally, setting it up was very simple, thanks to the nice user interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the software on the stable version of Debian to be out of date.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian provides stability, security, flexibility, and runs on old hardware, giving me peace of mind and productivity.
Ankit S.
Rock-Solid Debian Stability and True Open-Source Commitment
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Debian stability and commitment to free and open-source software.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not experience any downside of Debian
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
High Licensing Costs, System Stability and Reliability