Getting Started with AWS EC2

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) allows you to launch and manage virtual servers in the cloud. It's a foundational service in AWS, providing a way to run your applications, develop, test, and prototype software, and much more.

• Instance: A virtual server running on EC2.
• AMI (Amazon Machine Image): A template that contains the operating system, applications, and configurations for your instance.
• Instance Type: Defines the compute resources (CPU, memory) available to your instance.
• Security Group: Controls inbound and outbound traffic to your instance.
• Key Pair: Used to securely connect to your instance.

1. Create an AWS Account: If you don't already have one, sign up for an AWS account.
2. Launch an EC2 Instance: Navigate to the EC2 dashboard and launch an instance. Choose an AMI, instance type, and security group.
3. Connect to Your Instance: Use SSH to connect to your instance via its public IP address or a bastion host.
4. Install Software: Install the necessary software for your application.
5. Configure Your Application: Configure your application and deploy it to your instance.

• AWS EC2 Documentation
• Amazon EC2 User Guide