Tutorials for launching EC2 instances
There are different ways to launch and configure an Amazon EC2 instance. The method and configuration you use depends on your specific use case.
The following tutorials can help you learn how to launch EC2 instances. If you're new to Amazon EC2, we recommend that you start with the first tutorial. The tutorials start by introducing you to the basics, and help you build on the basics by introducing more configuration options.
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Launch my very first EC2 instance Learn how to quickly launch an Amazon EC2 instance by using the default settings in the Amazon EC2 launch instance wizard. Also learn how to review the instance configuration fields and terminate the instance. Duration: 10 minutes |
Tutorial 1: Launch my very first Amazon EC2 instance |
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Launch a test EC2 instance and connect to it Learn how to launch an Amazon EC2 instance that you can use for testing purposes. This instance will have no advanced configuration and won't store sensitive information. You will also learn about the essential instance configuration settings, how to connect to the instance, and how to stop it. Duration: 30 minutes |
Tutorial 2: Launch a test EC2 instance and connect to it |
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