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Amazon EC2 AMIs Now Support Specifying Compatible Instance Types

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feature announcement

Amazon EC2 now allows AMI owners to define specific instance types that are compatible or incompatible with their AMIs, blocking launches on non-permitted types. This new capability helps reduce the risk of failed instance launches caused by incompatible AMI-instance pairings. The feature is available in all AWS Regions at no additional cost, and existing workflows remain unchanged until owners explicitly apply restrictions.

Features (1)
  • Specify Compatible EC2 Instance Types for AMIs

    AMI owners can now define which EC2 instance types are compatible or incompatible with their AMIs. This prevents launches on non-permitted instance types, mitigating the risk of failures due to misconfigurations.

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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/09/ec2-images-supported-instances

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