Try Red Hat Enterprise Linux on AWS

What you get with this product trial
  • No-cost for Red Hat Enterprise Linux access (customers are still responsible for any infrastructure charges incurred to AWS)

  • Premium Support level access, giving trial customers unlimited, 24x7 access to our global network of experienced technical support engineers. For assistance with your cloud infrastructure, please consult AWS.
  • A single entitlement to all available versions of this product.

At the end of the 60-day trial period, the offer will automatically convert to MSRP and be charged as thus, unless otherwise cancelled. Any additional discounting must be requested via a new private offer through Red Hat Sales.

This product trial is not intended for production use. By proceeding, you agree to the Red Hat Enterprise Agreement, including the applicable product appendix.

Start your trial

Trial eligibility

To start a no-cost product trial, you must:
  • Have a Red Hat account. (You’ll be prompted to create an account if you don’t have one.)
  • Link your AWS account with your Red Hat account.
  • Have waited at least 90 days since activating this trial previously.

* You will need to link your AWS account in order to proceed.

Overview

Why Red Hat Enterprise Linux on AWS

Need to move fast in the cloud? Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for AWS is your launchpad for building and scaling applications with speed and confidence. Pre-tuned for AWS and deeply integrated with services like CloudWatch and the AWS CLI, it delivers a ready-to-use experience that helps you hit the ground running without extra setup or configuration. 

RHEL for AWS is an optimized Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering designed specifically for AWS environments and it provides a consistent, secure foundation across AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments.

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Requirements to get started

Check the system requirements

Make sure your cloud environment meets the Red Hat Enterprise Linux technology capabilities and limits.

Accept the trial offer on the AWS marketplace

Click the “Start your trial” button above.

Link your Red Hat and AWS accounts

As you go through the trial onboarding process, you will be prompted to link your Red Hat account to the AWS account of your choice. This will be used for the duration of your trial.

Deploy RHEL to your instance

Red Hat Enterprise Linux can be deployed in several different ways to suit your instance. Please review our documentation for specific steps.

Frequently asked questions

What is a product trial? How is a Red Hat product trial different from a traditional licensed software trial?

Red Hat® product trials offer all the benefits included in a Red Hat subscription. But Red Hat product trials are more than just access to the latest code. They provide access to all versions of the software, to patches and other software updates, and to our award-winning Red Hat Customer Portal.

Is there a difference between a Cloud marketplace trial and Red Hat product trial?

Not at all. As Red Hat has  many cloud provider partners, a Red Hat trial is hosted on the cloud provider’s marketplace for easier access and deployment to their customers. This trial will still provide the same benefits as any of our Red Hat product trial offerings. 

Do Cloud marketplace product trials come with support? How do I know if my trial has support?

Yes. These trials do offer Premium Support level access, giving trial customers unlimited, 24x7 access to our global network of experienced technical support engineers. 

For assistance specific to your cloud infrastructure, please consult with your cloud provider directly.

Trial users also have access to all product documentation, as well as the vast Red Hat Knowledgebase.

Do I need to have a Red Hat account if I already have an account with my cloud provider to use this trial?

Yes. A Red Hat account is required to link to your cloud provider account. This ensures that the trial period is correctly applied to the intended cloud instance. Once you click the ‘start your trial’ button above, you will be walked through the process of creating a Red Hat account if you do not already have one, as well as the linking process to your cloud provider account. 

I’d like to use the product trial software after my trial has expired, or I’d like to use the software in a production environment. What are my options?

  • Purchase a subscription.
  • Renew the product trial after the 90-day expiry grace period has ended.
  • Contact Red Hat Sales to determine if the product trial can be renewed sooner or if a similar product trial is available.

Product trial terms and conditions

Red Hat is providing each Red Hat Product Trial Subscription for evaluation purposes subject to the terms of the Red Hat Enterprise Agreement. If you use the Red Hat Subscription for any purpose other than evaluation, you agree to pay Red Hat the Subscription Fee(s) for each Unit pursuant to the Enterprise Agreement, which is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Red Hat under applicable law.

Examples of situations where you would incur additional fees and be in violation of the Agreement include, but are not limited to:

  • Using the services provided under the trial program for a production installation,
  • Offering support services to third parties, or
  • Complementing or supplementing third-party support services with services received through the Red Hat Product Trial Subscription program.

By proceeding, you acknowledge that you've read and agree to the terms and conditions of the Red Hat Enterprise Agreement which governs your use.