Table of contents
- Prerequisites
- Step 1: Accessing the EC2 Dashboard
- Step 2: Launching an Instance
- Step 3: Adding Tags (Optional)
- Step 4: Choosing an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
- Step 5: Choosing an Instance Type
- Step 6: Configuring Instance Details
- Step 7: Creating a Key Pair
- Step 8: Configuring Security Group
- Step 9: Reviewing and Launching
- Step 10: Launching Instances
- Conclusion
Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a versatile cloud computing service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows users to rent virtual servers, known as instances, in the cloud.
In this blog post, we will walk through the process of creating an EC2 instance on AWS.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have an AWS account. If you don't have one, you can sign up for a free tier account on the AWS website. Once you have an account, log in to the AWS Management Console.
Step 1: Accessing the EC2 Dashboard
Once logged in, navigate to the EC2 Dashboard. You can find it by clicking on "Services" in the top left corner and then selecting "EC2" under the Compute section.
Step 2: Launching an Instance
Click on the "Launch Instance" button to initiate the process of creating a new EC2 instance.
Step 3: Adding Tags (Optional)
Tags help organize and categorize your resources. You can add key-value pairs as tags to your instance for better management. This step is optional but recommended for organization purposes.
Step 4: Choosing an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Select an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) based on your requirements. The AMI serves as the foundation for your instance, providing the operating system and pre-configured software.
Step 5: Choosing an Instance Type
Choose an instance type that aligns with your application needs. Instances come in various sizes, offering different combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity.
Step 6: Configuring Instance Details
Configure additional settings such as the number of instances, network settings, and other details. Here, you can also add storage and make advanced configurations if necessary.
Step 7: Creating a Key Pair
Select an existing key pair or create a new one. This key pair is essential for securely connecting to your instance. Download the private key file (.pem) and keep it in a secure location.
Step 8: Configuring Security Group
A security group acts as a virtual firewall for your instance. Configure inbound and outbound traffic rules by creating a new security group or selecting an existing one.
Step 9: Reviewing and Launching
Review the configuration details to ensure everything is set up as desired. Click "Launch" to initiate the creation of your EC2 instance.
Step 10: Launching Instances
Click "Launch Instances" to finalize the process. Your EC2 instance is now being created. Once the process is complete, you can view your instance on the EC2 Dashboard under "Instances."
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created an EC2 instance on AWS. This scalable and flexible cloud computing resource is now ready for use.
Remember to manage your instances responsibly, and explore additional AWS services to enhance the capabilities of your cloud infrastructure.
Happy cloud computing!