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Launch an EC2 Instance using AWS Lambda Function

Learn how to create a Python Lambda function to automatically provision EC2 instances, demonstrating serverless automation for AWS infrastructure deployment.

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Launch an EC2 Instance using AWS Lambda Function

Lab overview

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud, allowing users to launch virtual servers called instances. AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that lets you run code without provisioning or managing servers. By combining these two services, you can automate the process of launching EC2 instances based on specific events or triggers, making it easier to scale and manage your infrastructure.

In this lab, you will learn how to create an AWS Lambda function that automatically launches an EC2 instance. You'll learn how to configure the necessary permissions, write the Lambda function code, and test the automated instance launch process.

Objectives

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

  • Write a Lambda function to launch an EC2 instance using the AWS SDK
  • Configure an event source to trigger the Lambda function
  • Test the automated EC2 instance launch process

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Developers looking to automate infrastructure provisioning using Lambda
  • System administrators interested in learning how to launch EC2 instances programmatically
  • AWS users who want to explore the possibilities of serverless compute and infrastructure automation
  • Individuals preparing for AWS certifications that cover EC2 and Lambda services

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60 min
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Lab curriculum

  1. 01

    Signing into AWS Console

  2. 02

    Writing Python Lambda Function to Create EC2 Instance

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