Golden VM images are crucial in ensuring consistency, security, and efficiency across your infrastructure. In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage AWS Image Builder to streamline the process of creating, managing, and deploying compliant golden VM images. Our agenda includes:

1. Importance of Hardened Golden Images:
Understand why hardened golden images are essential for maintaining security and standardization.
Learn how these images save time and effort by preconfiguring custom software and settings.
2. Creating an Image Recipe:
Dive into the concept of image recipes, which define the components applied to base images.
Explore the steps to create a recipe, including specifying the base image, instance configuration, and additional settings.
3. Infrastructure Configuration:
Discover best practices for configuring instances during image creation.
Explore user data and working directory settings.
4. Components and Pipelines:
Explore the components that make up your golden image, such as software packages, scripts, and configurations.
Understand how to set up automated pipelines to keep your images secure and up-to-date.
5. Distribution and Lifecycle:
Learn how to distribute golden images to other AWS accounts.
Discuss the lifecycle management of these images, including versioning and updates.