Deploy Amazon EC2 Instance in AWS Cloud

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is AWS's core computing service that provides secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It enables organizations and individuals to launch virtual servers, manage storage, and configure security settings, making it the backbone of many cloud-based applications and workloads in AWS cloud infrastructure.

In this lab, you will learn the fundamental process of deploying an Amazon EC2 instance within a custom Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). You'll learn how to set up a secure networking environment, launch an EC2 instance using Amazon Linux, and configure the necessary networking components to ensure proper connectivity.

Objectives

Upon completion of this Beginner level lab, you will be able to:

• Create a custom VPC with defined network settings
• Configure security groups and network access controls
• Launch an EC2 instance using Amazon Linux AMI
• Connect VPC components with EC2 instance
• Verify network connectivity and instance accessibility
• Implement basic security best practices for EC2 deployment

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

• Cloud Computing beginners starting their AWS journey
• IT professionals transitioning to cloud infrastructure
• System administrators learning AWS services
• DevOps engineers seeking hands-on EC2 experience
• Students pursuing AWS certification preparation

Related Labs

You might want to complete the following labs before or after this one:

• Creating your First S3 Bucket using AWS Console