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Creating a Web Server with EC2

In this lab, we will be creating an EC2 instance, loading it with Apache, and getting to the Apache Help page to verify it was installed correctly.

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Path Info

Level

Beginner

Duration

30m

Published

Jan 27, 2023

Challenge

Build an Amazon Linux EC2 Instance

Log in to the console and create a Linux EC2 instance.
Challenge

Install Apache on the EC2

Log in to the created EC2 instance and install Apache.

Note: If you are using Windows, you will need an SSH client, such as PuTTY, to make an SSH connection to your instance. For guidance on configuring PuTTY, see Connect to SSH Using PuTTY (Windows) or Connect to Your Linux Instance from Windows Using PuTTY.
Challenge

Get to the Apache Help Page

Once installed, verify it's working by navigating to the Apache Help page.

Author

A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

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