Apache Tomcat (Hardened) on Amazon Linux 2023
This product has charges associated with it for image hardening, maintenance, and support. Apache Tomcat 10.1 on Amazon Linux 2023 with Amazon Corretto 21, security-hardened for production: minimal package set, SSH key-only access, IMDSv2-only, no manager apps or default users, and continuously patched images.
Why this image
- Security-hardened at build time: minimal packages, key-only SSH, IMDSv2-only, manager/example apps removed, no enabled Tomcat users, version banner suppressed.
- Continuously patched: rebuilt, vulnerability-scanned, and republished on a regular cadence.
- Production-ready: systemd-managed Tomcat 10.1 on Amazon Corretto 21; deploy WARs under /opt/tomcat/webapps.
About
Apache Tomcat (Hardened) on Amazon Linux 2023 is a production-ready, security-hardened image of the Apache Tomcat servlet container running on Amazon Corretto 21, maintained and supported by Derek Coleman & Associates Incorporated.
This is repackaged open-source software. Apache Tomcat is developed by the Apache Software Foundation and is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. Apache and Apache Tomcat are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation; this listing is not endorsed by or affiliated with the ASF. This product bundles unmodified upstream Apache Tomcat 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, and no default credentials anywhere - the manager, host-manager, docs, and examples webapps are removed, no Tomcat users are enabled, and the server version banner is suppressed. Images are rebuilt, scanned for HIGH and CRITICAL vulnerabilities, and republished on a regular cadence so that new launches start current. Deploy applications under /opt/tomcat/webapps and manage the service with systemd: sudo systemctl restart tomcat.
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.2xlarge. 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>. Tomcat serves on port 8080; deploy applications by placing WAR files under /opt/tomcat/webapps, then: sudo systemctl restart tomcat. The manager and host-manager apps are removed by design; administer via SSH. 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.