You can use the AWS CLI to describe the image and see its owner: aws ec2 describe-images --image-ids ami-08305dd8ab642ad8c .
: The instance is stopped, cleaned of temporary cache files or localized SSH keys, and registered as a completely new immutable image ID. Benefits of Utilizing Optimized Repacked AMIs AWS Marketplace: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Jammy Ami-08305dd8ab642ad8c REPACK
. The term combines a structural AWS identifier ( ami-08305dd8ab642ad8c ) with a software packaging concept ("REPACK"), typically representing an image that has been stripped of unnecessary files, pre-loaded with specific application dependencies, or patched for security before distribution. You can use the AWS CLI to describe
Use Packer to launch the official base AMI, execute your configuration scripts (installing your required apps), and save it as a private, secure AMI in your own AWS account. The term combines a structural AWS identifier (
Deploying a custom or repacked image allows system architects to maintain identical environments across development, staging, and production tiers. 1. Programmatic Deployment via Infrastructure as Code (IaC)