This AMI provides a secure, ready-to-use Ubuntu 25.04 server environment, fully configured with essential tools for modern web development, containerization, and infrastructure automation. Built for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT teams, it eliminates setup time and enhances productivity with a hardened baseline configuration aligned to CIS Level 1 security standards.

Included Software

• Node.js (LTS): Backend runtime for building scalable web applications
• NGINX: High-performance web server and reverse proxy
• Neo4j: Powerful graph database for connected data applications
• Podman: Rootless container engine, ideal for secure containerized workflows
• Terraform: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automating cloud provisioning
• OpenSSH Server (SFTP enabled): Secure file access and transfer
• CIS Level 1 Hardening: System settings hardened to align with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Level 1 benchmark for Ubuntu 25.04

Ideal For

• DevOps Teams
• Fullstack Developers
• Startups and Enterprises building secure cloud-native applications
• Organizations seeking CIS-aligned Ubuntu baselines for compliance

Post-Installation Notes

1. Terraform: Ready to use
2. Podman:
   • Log out and back in for rootless Podman to work
   • Test with: podman run hello-world
3. Node.js:
   • Node.js and npm are ready
   • Consider installing yarn: npm install -g yarn
4. Nginx:
   • Service is running on port 80
   • Configuration: /etc/nginx/
   • Test: http://localhost
5. SFTP Server:
   • SSH service is running on port 22
   • Create SFTP users: sudo useradd -g sftpusers -s /sbin/nologin -m username
   • Set password: sudo passwd username
   • Restart SSH: sudo systemctl restart ssh
6. Neo4j:
   • Start service: sudo systemctl start neo4j
   • Default URL: http://localhost:7474
   • Default credentials: neo4j/neo4j (change on first login)
   • Bolt port: 7687

Sedetos is your Trusted Partner

We understand that reliability and continuity are critical when choosing an AMI provider, especially for production environments. That’s why we want to assure you that we are in this for the long run.

When you choose our AMIs, you’re choosing a trusted partner committed to your long-term success—today, tomorrow, and years from now.

Disclaimer: Sedetos is an independent third-party. Our offerings are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Canonical Ltd. Canonical holds the trademarks for Ubuntu, and its associated branding. Sedetos does not provide commercial license on any Ubuntu products