# Launching a DLAMI

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## Step 1: Launch a DLAMI

* **Note**\
  For this walkthrough, we might make references specific to the Deep Learning AMI (Ubuntu 16.04). Even if you select a different DLAMI, you should be able to follow this guide.

## Step 4: Manage Your DLAMI Instance

* **Important**\
  For information about the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities and how to patch your operating system to address them, see [Security Bulletin AWS-2018-013](https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2018-013/).