EC2 Image Builder enables centralized image management for both virtual machines and containers, allowing reuse of configurations across workloads, security scanning with Amazon Inspector, and seamless cross-account and cross-region distribution of hardened images.

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<p>The article discusses how to centralize image administration for virtual machines and containers using AWS EC2 Image Builder.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Overview of the solution architecture leveraging EC2 Image Builder pipelines for both AMI and container images</li>
<li>Walkthrough to deploy sample components, recipes, and pipelines using a CloudFormation template</li>
<li>Updating a shared component to install a vulnerable package and running Amazon Inspector to discover vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Optional steps to distribute AMI images across accounts and regions using EC2 Image Builder's distribution feature</li>
<li>Conclusion highlighting the benefits of centralizing image management with EC2 Image Builder</li>
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Centralize image administration for virtual machines and containers using EC2 Image Builder

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