AWS has introduced exportable public SSL/TLS certificates through its Certificate Manager, allowing users to utilize certificates beyond AWS services. These certificates include their private keys and can be deployed on EC2, containers, and on-premises hosts, catering to diverse cloud environments. Public certificates, issued by Amazon Trust Services, are valid for 395 days and carry costs at both issuance and renewal stages. Despite some skepticism regarding value compared to free alternatives like Let's Encrypt, AWS's pricing offers a competitive option compared to traditional vendors.
Previously, users could only create public certificates within AWS Certificate Manager or import certificates issued by third-party certificate authorities for use with AWS services.
The exportable public certificates are valid for 395 days, and there is a charge at issuance and renewal, showcasing competition in the certificate market.
Corey Quinn mentions that the pricing for public certificates from AWS is reasonable compared to traditional certificate costs, contrasting the old market pricing to ACM's.
Wojtek Szczepucha points out that the targeting of the new solution includes scenarios where free options like Let's Encrypt may not suffice.
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