Why do we need an AMI before creating an EC2 instance?

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KJ RESHMAA · Accepted Answer

AMI (Amazon Machine Image) is a template which is used to create an EC2 instance. It contains the operating system and other required software configurations. It is a customization of an EC2 instance.

Why do we need an AMI before creating an EC2 instance?

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