Tools: Ultimate Guide: EC2 LAUNCHING
Let’s go step by step and launch a simple web server on AWS. Step 1: Launch an EC2 InstanceGo to the AWS Console open EC2 and click on Launch Instance.Now configure the instance: Name: my-web-serverAMI: Amazon Linux 2, which is beginner-friendlyInstance Type: t2.micro since it comes under the free tier Step 2: Choose a Key PairYou need a key pair to securely connect to your instance.You can either create a new one or use an existing key pair.Make sure to download the .pem file when creating it, because you’ll need it later to connect. Step 3: Configure Network SettingsAllow the following ports:SSH (port 22) for logging into the serverHTTP (port 80) so your website can be accessed from a browser Step 4: Launch the InstanceClick on Launch Instance.Your server will now be created and started. Step 5: Connect to the InstanceThere are two easy ways to connect: First option:Use EC2 Instance Connect directly from the AWS Console. This is the easiest method. Second option:Use your terminal with the key pair file you downloaded: Step 6: Install a Web ServerOnce connected, install Apache on your instance: Step 7: Start the Web ServerStart the Apache service and enable it so it runs automatically: Step 8: Create a Simple Web PageNow add a basic web page: Step 9: Get the Public IPGo to the EC2 dashboard and copy the public IP address of your instance. Step 10: Access from Your BrowserOpen your browser and enter: If everything is set up correctly you will see:
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