Connect to and manage your Lightsail instance

This guide covers the following topics related to managing and connecting to your Amazon Lightsail instances:

Topics

• Start, stop, or restart your Lightsail instance
• Force stop stuck Lightsail instances
• Enable enhanced networking for Amazon EC2 instances
• Extend the file system of your Windows Server instance in Lightsail
• Use a launch script to configure your Lightsail instance when it starts up
• Configure your Lightsail instance using Windows PowerShell or a batch script
• Secure Windows Server instances on Lightsail

Follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to control the state of your instances, force stop instances that are stuck, update instances for enhanced networking, extend the file system of Windows Server instances, configure instances at launch using scripts, and secure your Windows Server instances.

The guide covers both Linux or Unix and Windows Server instances, providing tips and best practices for tasks such as installing software, updating configurations, managing passwords, enabling security patches, and configuring firewall settings. By following this guide, you can effectively manage and secure your Lightsail instances, ensuring optimal performance, security, and customization for your specific use case.