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The amazon linux 2023 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Amazon Linux 2023, AWS's Linux distribution. Recent content highlights a significant change where the default AMI now launches with Linux kernel 6.18 instead of 6.1, affecting deployments that use the al2023-ami-kernel-default-* SSM parameter. This shift represents a deployment-behavior change for administrators, as the same infrastructure definition can now produce instances with a different kernel version. The tag is relevant for IT professionals managing AWS environments, focusing on updates, kernel versions, and the operational impact of AWS's parameter changes on Amazon Linux 2023 instances.
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    Amazon Linux 2023 Default AMI Now Launches Kernel 6.18

    Amazon Linux 2023 deployments that resolve the al2023-ami-kernel-default-* SSM parameter now receive Linux kernel 6.18 instead of 6.1 when they launch new instances. AWS changed the parameter on August 17, 2026, according to the AWS Compute Blog, turning what had been a stable “default” kernel...