Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Focus Areas
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Pin Bottlerocket version per pool
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Monitor updates via SSM
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Commands & Queries
eksctl create cluster --node-ami bottlerocket
Launch cluster
aws ssm send-command --targets
Patch nodes
kubectl get nodes -l eks.amazonaws.com/nodegroup
Verify
Summary
Bottlerocket nodes reduce attack surface for EKS workloads.
💡 Pro Tip:
Pair with SSM to patch AMIs and reboot nodes promptly.