What are some limitations and risks associated with using shared or community Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)?
Shared or community AMIs pose several limitations and risks:
1. Security : Community AMIs may contain malicious code, vulnerabilities, or misconfigurations that can compromise your infrastructure.
2. Updates : Maintaining up-to-date software on shared AMIs is challenging, as you rely on the creator for updates.
3. Customization : Limited customization options compared to creating your own AMI tailored to your requirements.
4. Performance : Shared AMIs might not be optimized for specific use cases, leading to suboptimal performance.
5. Compliance : Using a community AMI could violate regulatory or organizational policies due to unknown configurations.
6. Support : Lack of official support from AWS or the AMI creator in case of issues.
