Amazon EC2 now allows specifying compatible instance types on AMIs
Amazon EC2 enables AMI owners to define which instance types are compatible with their AMIs, preventing launches on incompatible instances and reducing the risk of launch failures.
Amazon EC2 now lets AMI owners specify compatible instance types, automatically blocking launches on unsupported types to reduce launch failures from incompatible combinations. By default, AMIs remain launchable on all instance types, preserving existing workflows until restrictions are explicitly applied. This feature is available in all AWS regions at no additional cost; see documentation for details.
Why it matters
This change affects AMI owners and users who need to restrict launches to specific instance types. It allows control over AMI and instance type compatibility, helping prevent unnecessary launch errors.