Apache HTTP Server (Hardened) on Amazon Linux 2023
This product has charges associated with it for image hardening, maintenance, and support. Apache HTTP Server (httpd) on Amazon Linux 2023, security-hardened for production: minimal package set, SSH key-only access, IMDSv2-only, firewall pre-configured for HTTP/HTTPS, and continuously patched images.
Why this image
- Security-hardened at build time: minimal packages, key-only SSH, IMDSv2-only, firewall enabled with only web ports open.
- Continuously patched: rebuilt, vulnerability-scanned, and republished on a regular cadence.
- Production-ready: systemd-managed Apache HTTP Server; serve from /var/www/html, configure under /etc/httpd.
About
Apache HTTP Server (Hardened) on Amazon Linux 2023 is a production-ready, security-hardened image of the Apache HTTP Server (httpd), maintained and supported by Derek Coleman & Associates Incorporated.
This is repackaged open-source software. The Apache HTTP Server is developed by the Apache Software Foundation and is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. Apache and Apache HTTP Server are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation; this listing is not endorsed by or affiliated with the ASF. This product bundles unmodified upstream Apache HTTP Server on a hardened Amazon Linux 2023 base; the charges associated with this listing are for image hardening, continuous patching, vulnerability scanning, and business-day support - not for the underlying open-source software, which remains free.
Hardening baseline: minimal package footprint, SSH key-only access (password authentication disabled), IMDSv2 enforced, host firewall pre-configured to expose only the web ports, server tokens minimized, and no default credentials anywhere. Images are rebuilt, scanned for HIGH and CRITICAL vulnerabilities, and republished on a regular cadence so that new launches start current. Serve content from /var/www/html, configure under /etc/httpd, and manage the service with systemd: sudo systemctl restart httpd.
Pricing (hourly usage, AWS Marketplace)
| Instance type | Size | Software price |
|---|---|---|
| c7i.xlarge | 4 vCPU / 8 GiB | $0.46/hr |
| c7i.2xlarge | 8 vCPU / 16 GiB | $0.92/hr |
| c7i.4xlarge | 16 vCPU / 32 GiB | $1.84/hr |
Recommended: c7i.xlarge. AWS infrastructure charges are separate and billed by AWS. Charges stop when instances are terminated. No subscription, no minimum.
Getting started
Launch from AWS Marketplace (1-Click or EC2 console). Connect via SSH: ssh -i <key> ec2-user@<public-ip>. Serve content from /var/www/html; configuration lives under /etc/httpd. After changes: sudo systemctl restart httpd. For HTTPS, install your certificate in /etc/httpd/conf.d/ssl.conf (mod_ssl is included). Root login is disabled; use sudo. There are no passwords anywhere in this product.
Support
Email support@dcassociatesgroup.com — business-day response. Covers image operation, the hardening baseline, and launch issues. See support.