This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Mubeen Babar
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a web service that provides secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale cloud computing easier for developers and businesses by offering virtual servers, known as instances, that can be tailored to meet specific needs. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating an EC2 instance:
Step 1: Access the AWS Console
Log into your AWS account via the https://aws.amazon.com/console/
Navigate to EC2, From the console homepage, click on Services and select EC2 under the "Compute" category.
Step 2: Launch Instance
Click on the Launch Instance button to start the instance creation process. This will open the "Launch Instance."
- Give the Name (Should be unique)
- Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) Select AMI: AMIs are pre-configured templates for your instances. Choose an appropriate AMI from the list of available options, such as:
- Amazon Linux 2 Custom AMIs: You can also use custom AMIs if you need specific software configurations or want to launch an instance from a previous backup.
Step 3: Choose an Instance Type
Select the instance type based on the required CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity. Common instance types include:
- t2.micro: Free tier eligible, suitable for low-traffic applications.
- r5.large: Memory-optimized for applications with significant memory requirements.
Specifications upto you how much you need, Each instance type has specific CPU cores, memory size, storage options, and network performance.
Create a key pair for getting the access to the virtual machine. There are two types of key pairs you can download.
1- .PEM (For SSH)
2- .PPK (For Putty)
Here i downloaded .PEM File to access by SSH through my Command Line.
Step 4: Network Settings
- Select the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) where the instance will reside.
- Choose the subnet that aligns with your instance's geographical or logical needs.
- Auto-assign Public IP, Decide if you need a public IP address to access the instance over the internet.
Step 5: Configure Storage
- Volume Type, Specify the type of storage, such as General Purpose SSD (gp2), Provisioned IOPS SSD (io1), or Magnetic.
- Size: Define the storage capacity in GiB.
- Additional Volumes: Optionally, add more volumes for additional storage requirements.
Step 6: Review and Launch
- Review: Double-check all configurations to ensure they meet your requirements.
- Launch: Click the Launch button to start the instance creation process.
Step 7: Access the Instance
- Connect: Once the instance is running, connect using the preferred method:
- SSH: Use the terminal or an SSH client for Linux-based instances.
- Public DNS: Use the public DNS name or IP address to connect remotely.
By clicking on Connect which ic located on top.
Now Choose the method to connect(SSH)
- Open CMD and go to the path where .PEM file is located
- Copy the SSH command and paste it in CMD and press Enter.
Here you can see we get access to our Instance/Virtual Machine (Amazon Linux) we created...
By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage EC2 instances , providing the flexibility and scalability required for various applications and workloads.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Mubeen Babar
Mubeen Babar | Sciencx (2024-08-03T19:44:13+00:00) Amazon EC2 Instance:. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2024/08/03/amazon-ec2-instance/
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