AWS res documentation change

Service: res · 2025-12-25 · Documentation low

File: res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/software-stacks.md

Summary

Added documentation for Rocky Linux 9 software stack setup, including AMI selection steps and new screenshots. Updated image captions for clarity.

Security assessment

Changes are operational instructions for adding a new OS stack. No security vulnerabilities, patches, or security features are mentioned. Updates focus on UI/UX improvements and new functionality.

Diff

diff --git a/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/software-stacks.md b/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/software-stacks.md
index e20d49ff9..1c8a0667a 100644
--- a//res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/software-stacks.md
+++ b//res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/software-stacks.md
@@ -5 +5 @@
-Register new software stackAssign software stack to projectModify the VDI instance listView software stack detailsVDI tenancy support
+Register new software stackAssign software stack to projectModify the VDI instance listView software stack detailsVDI tenancy supportAdding a Rocky 9 stack
@@ -11 +11 @@ From the Software Stacks page, you can configure Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) or
-![Software stacks page](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-softwarestackspage.png)
+![Software stacks admin console page with numbered annotations](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-softwarestackspage.png)
@@ -34 +34 @@ The **Register Software Stack** button lets you create a new stack:
-![Register software stack](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-registersoftwarestack.jpg)
+![Admin console pop-out page that lets you register a new software stack](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-register-new-software-stack.png)
@@ -55 +55 @@ You can only assign software stacks to projects of which you are a member.
-![Assign a software stack to a project](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-update-software-stack.png)
+![Admin console showing fields to update a software stack for a project](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-update-software-stack.png)
@@ -68 +68 @@ For each registered software stack, you can choose the allowed instance families
-![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-instance-list1.png)
+![Admin console page showing desktop settings under session management](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-instance-list1.png)
@@ -78 +78 @@ For each registered software stack, you can choose the allowed instance families
-![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-instance-list2.png)
+![Update software stack pop-out that lets you edit allowed instance families and types](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-instance-list2.png)
@@ -115 +115 @@ When you register a new software stack or edit an existing software stack, you c
-![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support1.png)
+![Admin console pop-out page that lets you select tenancy type for launched VDIs](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support1.png)
@@ -126 +126 @@ When you select the dedicated host tenancy type, you must also select the tenanc
-![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support2.png)
+![Admin console pop-out page that lets you select tenancy affinity for launched VDIs](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support2.png)
@@ -128 +128 @@ When you select the dedicated host tenancy type, you must also select the tenanc
-![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support3.png)
+![Admin console pop-out page that lets you select target host type for launched VDIs](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-vdi-tenancy-support3.png)
@@ -131,0 +132,23 @@ To specify any self-managed licenses required by your VDIs when you launch them
+## Adding a Rocky Linux 9 software stack
+
+RES does not have a default software stack for Rocky Linux 9, so this section offers a recommendation on which Rocky AMI to use and how to use it.
+
+  1. Log into the AWS Console, and go to the [AMI Catalog page](https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/home#AMICatalog) within the EC2 Console.
+
+  2. Search for AMIs under the **AWS Marketplace** tab with the name **Rocky Linux 9**.
+
+  3. Select the AMI named **Rocky Linux 9 (Official) - x86_64** from **Rocky Linux**.
+
+![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-rocky-linux9.png)
+
+  4. Once selected, choose **Subscribe now**.
+
+  5. Scroll up, and copy the AMI Id for **Selected AMI**.
+
+![](/images/res/archive/release-minus-2/ug/images/res-ami-catalog.png)
+
+  6. Go to the RES portal, and register a new Software Stack under the **Software Stacks** page using this AMI.
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