Can an AMI be created without including the root volume?
If yes, how does it differ from creating snapshots from volumes?

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Can an AMI be created without including the root volume? If yes, how does it differ from creating snapshots from volumes?

Dhananjeyan Gopal · Accepted Answer

No, AMIs can’t be created without including the root volume. The purpose of creating an AMI is to have a backup of the instance. Since the instance and its related files are in the root volume only you can’t create an AMI by excluding the root volume.

Can an AMI be created without including the root volume? If yes, how does it differ from creating snapshots from volumes?

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Can an AMI be created without including the root volume?
If yes, how does it differ from creating snapshots from volumes?