AWS EC2: How to Create EC2 Instance from Scratch Tutorial (Part 1)

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Introduction

We will guide you through creating an AWS EC2 instance from scratch. We’ve divided this guide into two parts: Part 1 covers “How to Create EC2 Instance from Scratch,” and Part 2 will delve into “How to Set Up a Rails Application Using Nginx and Passenger.”

Steps To Create EC2 Instance From Scratch

Creating an EC2 instance in AWS is not so complex when you follow the streamlined procedures outlined below.

Step 1: Log In to the EC2 Dashboard

Open the AWS Management Console and go to the EC2 dashboard at AWS EC2 Console, as shown below.

Step 2: Start a New Instance

Click the “Launch Instance” button to start creating your instance.

Step 3: Name Your Instance

In the “Name and tags” section, type a name for your instance to identify it later.

Step 4: Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

Pick an AMI that matches your desired operating system from the “Application and OS Images” section.

Step 5: Pick an Instance Type

In the “Instance Type” section, select the type that best suits your needs and check its details, such as CPU and RAM.

Step 6: Configure a Key Pair

Select an existing key pair or generate a new one in the “Key Pair” section.

Step 7: Configure Network Settings

In the “Network settings” section, select the VPC and public subnet and make sure “Auto-Assign Public IP” is turned on.

Step 8: Set Up Security Group

In the Firewall (Security Group) section, select Create Security Group and provide the details below.

• Security Group Name: Provide a name that identifies your security group.
• Description: Provide a concise overview of the security group’s function or rules.
• Inbound Rules: Specify the inbound traffic rules by detailing the connections you want to permit. Input the port number and choose the source type, such as an IP address or another security group.

Step 9: Adjust Storage Settings

Set up storage in the “Storage” section and click “Launch Instance.”

Step 10: Wait for the Instance to Start

Wait a few minutes while your instance changes from “Creating” to “successfully initiated.”

Step 11: View Instance Details

Click on the instance ID to see the details of your new instance.

Now that you’ve successfully created your EC2 instance, here’s the second part on How to Deploy ROR App Using NGINX.

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