Cassandra on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is a pre-configured Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that combines the robust capabilities of Apache Cassandra, a leading open-source NoSQL database, with the stability and security of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. This AMI enables users to deploy scalable, high-performance database solutions on Amazon EC2 instances efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Pre-Installed Apache Cassandra: The AMI comes with Apache Cassandra pre-installed, allowing for immediate deployment without the need for manual installation. - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: Leverages the long-term support and reliability of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, ensuring a secure and stable operating environment. - Scalability: Supports the creation of single-node or multi-node clusters, facilitating seamless scaling to meet varying data demands. - High Availability: Designed to handle large volumes of data with high availability, making it suitable for mission-critical applications. - Ease of Management: Includes tools like `nodetool` for monitoring cluster status and `cqlsh` for interacting with the database, simplifying management tasks. Primary Value and User Solutions: This AMI addresses the need for a quick and reliable setup of Apache Cassandra on a proven operating system. By providing a ready-to-use environment, it reduces the time and complexity associated with manual installations and configurations. Users can focus on developing and scaling their applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure, benefiting from Cassandra's fault tolerance and Ubuntu's security features. This solution is ideal for developers and businesses seeking to deploy high-performance, scalable database systems on AWS with minimal setup time.