EC2 Image Builder now supports building and testing macOS images
AWS News Blog
The article announces the support for building and testing macOS images using EC2 Image Builder. EC2 Image Builder allows you to create and manage golden machine images or Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) for macOS workloads, in addition to the existing support for Windows and Linux.
Specifically, the article covers:
- The benefits of using EC2 Image Builder for macOS images, such as streamlining image management processes, reducing operational overhead, and consolidating image pipelines across operating systems.
- A step-by-step guide to create a pipeline for building a macOS AMI with Xcode 16 installed, including creating a component, recipe, infrastructure configuration, and pipeline.
- The pricing and availability of EC2 Image Builder for macOS, which is available in all regions where EC2 Mac instances are available, and is charged based on the resources used during pipeline execution.
- Conclusion: EC2 Image Builder positions itself as a comprehensive solution for image management across Windows, Linux, and now macOS.
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