AWS how to launch an Ec2 instances?
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Elastic cloud computing is a virtual server that allow you to run appliacation in the cloud.
To launch an EC2 instance on AWS, follow these steps:
Log in to AWS Console
Go to the AWS Console, type EC2 in the search box, and click on EC2. This will take you to the EC2 Dashboard.
2Launch a New Instance
Click the “Launch Instance” button. Here, you'll need to specify some important parameters to start an EC2 instance.
Name: First, give your instance a name (e.g., MyFirstEC2).
Choose an AMI (Amazon Machine Image): This is the operating system for your EC2 instance. EC2 is essentially a virtual server that lets you run applications in the cloud. When choosing an image, you'll select the operating system (e.g., Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, Windows, etc.). If you're a beginner, you can simply choose any Linux operating system that you're comfortable working with.
Instance Type: Choose the type of instance (e.g., t2.micro if you're using the free tier).
Key Pair (Login): You need to create a new key pair or select an existing one. The key pair consists of a public key (stored on the EC2 instance) and a private key (which you keep). You'll need the private key (usually a
.pemor.ppkfile) to SSH into your instance.Network Settings: Choose the default VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) or configure your own networking settings.
Storage: Set the volume size (the default is typically 8GB).
Once you’ve configured these settings, click “Launch Instance”.
If you want to view more details about your EC2 instance, just click on the Instance ID of the instance. You’ll be taken to the instance's detailed page, where you can see more information about it.
