The Instance State option in AWS EC2 refers to the various states an EC2 instance can be in during its lifecycle. These states control the instance’s behavior and how it interacts with the AWS environment. The key states include: Managing the instance state is crucial for cost optimization and maintaining control over your resources. Each […]
(#E021C2)how to use instance state options Read More »
The EC2 Instance Connect option allows users to securely access their EC2 instances directly from the AWS Management Console using a browser-based SSH client. It eliminates the need to manage private key files locally, making access easier and more secure. This feature is especially useful for quick troubleshooting or when working on machines without an
(#E020C2)Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting to an EC2 Instance in AWS Read More »
An AMI (Amazon Machine Image) in AWS is a pre-configured template that contains the information required to launch an EC2 instance. It includes the operating system, application server, and applications. AMIs are customizable and can be used to create consistent environments. You can create your own AMI after configuring an instance to replicate its settings.
(#E019C2)How to search specific AMI Read More »
User Data in AWS The User Data section in AWS allows you to run custom scripts or commands automatically when an EC2 instance launches for the first time. It’s commonly used for tasks such as installing software, updating packages, or configuring services. You can enter shell scripts (for Linux) or PowerShell scripts (for Windows) in
(#E018C2)How to Use the User Data Section in EC2 for Automation Read More »
Tenancy in AWS refers to how your EC2 instances are hosted on physical servers. It determines whether your instance shares the underlying hardware with other AWS accounts or runs on dedicated hardware. There are three main tenancy options: You can specify tenancy during instance launch or VPC creation. For more information use this link –
(#E015C2) Configuring Tenancy Settings for Your EC2 Instances in AWS Read More »
Stop Protection is a safety feature in EC2 that prevents your instance from being stopped by mistake. When it is turned on, you cannot stop the instance unless you first disable stop protection. This is useful for important servers that must always stay running. To stop such an instance, go to the settings, turn off
(#E010C2) How to set stop protection Read More »
Termination Protection is a feature in AWS EC2 that helps prevent accidental deletion of your instance. When enabled, it prevents the instance from being terminated through the AWS Management Console, CLI, or API. This is especially useful for critical servers such as production or database instances. 1. When launching the server, you can set termination
(#E009C2) Enabling and Disabling Termination Protection for EC2 Instances Read More »
In AWS, key pairs are used to securely connect to EC2 instances. There are primarily two types of key pairs based on their cryptographic algorithms: RSA Key Pair – ED25519 Key Pair 1. Log in to the AWS Management Console and search for EC2 in the search bar. 2. Select the Key Pairs option from
(#E003C2) How to create key pair Read More »
1. The left sidebar displays all the options that help you manage your EC2 instances. 2. The search bar is used to find your EC2 instances. 3. Next is the “All States” option, where you can find your machines based on their state, such as running, stopped, terminated, and others. 4. The Connect button is
(#E002C2) Overview of the EC2 Section in AWS Management Console Read More »
1. An EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instance is a virtual server in AWS used to run applications in the cloud. It allows you to choose different instance types based on your requirements for CPU, memory, and storage. You can launch EC2 instances using various AMIs, connect to them via SSH (for Linux) or RDP (for
(#E001C2) Step-by-Step Tutorial: Launching an EC2 Instance in AWS Read More »