AWS EC2: Creating Your First Virtual Machine
Overview
Step-by-step guide to creating and managing your first EC2 instance on AWS.
This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through aws tutorials concepts and practical implementation. Perfect for beginner level learners.
Prerequisites
Cloud Computing Basics
Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and terminology
Networking Fundamentals
Understanding of basic networking concepts and protocols
Web Technologies
Basic familiarity with web technologies and development concepts
Tutorial Content
Creating Your First EC2 Instance
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Launch Instance
- Sign in to the AWS Management Console
- Navigate to EC2 service
- Click "Launch Instance"
2. Choose AMI
Select Amazon Linux 2 AMI (free tier eligible)
3. Choose Instance Type
Select t2.micro (free tier eligible)
4. Configure Instance
Leave default settings for now
5. Add Storage
Use default 8 GB General Purpose SSD
6. Add Tags
Add a tag with Key: Name, Value: MyFirstInstance
7. Configure Security Group
Create a new security group with SSH access from your IP
8. Review and Launch
Review your settings and launch the instance
Connecting to Your Instance
Use SSH to connect to your Linux instance:
ssh -i your-key.pem ec2-user@your-instance-ipWhat You'll Learn
Core Concepts & Fundamentals
Master the essential building blocks and theoretical foundations
Practical Implementation
Step-by-step examples with hands-on coding exercises
Best Practices & Tips
Industry-standard approaches and expert recommendations
Real-World Applications
Practical scenarios and production-ready solutions
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