Prerequisites :-
Before starting, ensure you have the following:
- AWS Account: Sign up for an AWS account if you don’t have one.
- PuTTY and PuTTYgen: Download and install PuTTY and PuTTYgen from the official website.
- Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS Management Console and basic networking concepts.
Security Best Practices :-
- Use IAM Roles: Assign least-privilege IAM roles to your instances.
- Regular Updates: Keep your instance’s OS and applications updated.
- Security Groups: Implement the least permissive rules for your security groups.
- Encryption: Use encrypted EBS volumes and snapshots.
- Key Management: Protect your EC2 key pairs and use strong passwords.
Steps to Launch and Connect to an EC2 Instance :-
Step 1: Sign In to AWS Management Console
- Go to the AWS Management Console.
- Sign in with your AWS credentials.
Step 2: Launch an EC2 Instance
- Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard by selecting Services > EC2.
- Click on Launch Instance.
- Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI):
- Search for “Ubuntu” and select the desired version.
- Choose an Instance Type:
- Select t2.micro for free tier eligibility.
- Configure Instance Details:
- Keep default settings unless specific configurations are needed.
- Add Storage:
- Default is 8 GB SSD; adjust if necessary.
- Add Tags:
- Add a tag with Key: Name and Value: MyUbuntuInstance.
- Configure Security Group:
- Create a new security group with the following rule: Type: SSH Protocol: TCP Port Range: 22 Source: My IP
- Review and Launch:
- Click Launch.
- Select a Key Pair:
- Create a new key pair
- select RSA under key pair type
- select and download the .ppk file,and keep it secure.
Step 3 : Connect to Your Instance Using PuTTY
- Open PuTTY.
- In the Host Name field, copy and paste the public IP address of the instance that you launched.
- In the Category pane, go to Connection > SSH > Auth > credentials
- Browse and select your .ppk file.
- Click Open to connect.
Conclusion
In this project, we learned how to:
- Launch an Ubuntu EC2 instance on AWS.
- Apply security best practices to ensure the instance is secure.
- Connect to the EC2 instance using PuTTY.
This project demonstrates the practical steps involved in setting up and securing a cloud-based server, which is a valuable skill in today’s tech landscape.
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