Creating a Test EC2 Instance

Creating a Test EC2 Instance

  1. Open Amazon EC2 Console:

  2. Start the Launch Process:

    • From the EC2 dashboard, find the Launch instance box and select Launch instance.

  3. Specify Name and Tags:

    • Under Name and tags, enter a descriptive name for your instance.

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  4. Select Amazon Machine Image (AMI):

    • Under Application and OS Images, go to Quick Start and select Ubuntu.
    • From the AMI options: Ubuntu

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  5. Choose Instance Type:

    • Under Instance type, select c5.large for a more powerful configuration suitable for production environments.

  6. Configure Key Pair:

    • In Key pair (login), select a key pair you previously created.
    • Warning: Avoid selecting Proceed without a key pair.

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  7. Set Up Networking:

    • Click Edit next to Network settings.
    • Choose from the list of security groups.

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  8. Review and Launch:

    • Review your settings and click Launch instance.

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  9. Post-Launch Steps:

    • Monitor the status of your new instance.

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Connecting to EC2

To connect to your instance using a browser-based client from the Amazon EC2 console:

  1. Open the Amazon EC2 console.

  2. Select Instances.

  3. Choose your instance and select Connect.

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  4. Choose EC2 Instance Connect.

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  5. Verify the username and select Connect.

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