Amazon Linux 2023 v4.9.0

Elastic Beanstalk Python platform - Amazon Linux 2023 v4.9.0

Overview

Amazon Linux 2023 v4.9.0 is an Elastic Beanstalk platform version for running Python applications on 64-bit Amazon Linux 2023.

Platform Timeline

  • Created: December 15, 2025
  • Last Updated: December 16, 2025
  • Lifecycle State: Recommended (Current recommended version)
  • Status: Ready

Note: AWS does not publish specific EOL dates for Elastic Beanstalk platforms. Platform versions typically receive 90-day retirement notices when end-of-life is planned. Check the Python Platform History for updates.

Platform Details

Base System

  • Operating System: Amazon Linux 2023
  • Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64)
  • Platform Version: 4.9.0

Python Support

This platform version supports Python applications. Common Python versions available:

  • Python 3.12
  • Python 3.11
  • Python 3.9

The specific Python version is determined by your application’s configuration.

Key Features

Amazon Linux 2023 Benefits

  • Security-focused: Regular security updates and long-term support
  • Optimized for AWS: Built specifically for AWS environments
  • Modern tooling: Updated system packages and build tools
  • Performance: Optimized for cloud workloads

Elastic Beanstalk Integration

  • Managed platform updates
  • Auto-scaling capabilities
  • Integrated monitoring with CloudWatch
  • Load balancing
  • Rolling deployments

Framework Support

This platform is commonly used for:

  • Django applications
  • Flask applications
  • FastAPI applications
  • Generic WSGI/ASGI applications

Configuration

Applications on this platform can be configured through:

  • Environment variables
  • .ebextensions configuration files
  • Platform-specific settings in the EB console

References

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