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AWS EC2 Instance and Lifecycle Operations

Deploying an EC2 instance is easy; operating one effectively is where the real challenge begins. This course will teach you how to deploy, operate, secure, recover, and standardize EC2 instances using real-world AWS practices.

Intermediate
1h 39m

Created by Nick Stockhauser

Last Updated Aug 20, 2026

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AWS EC2 Instance and Lifecycle Operations

Deploying an EC2 instance is easy; operating one effectively is where the real challenge begins. This course will teach you how to deploy, operate, secure, recover, and standardize EC2 instances using real-world AWS practices.

Intermediate
1h 39m

Created by Nick Stockhauser

Last Updated Aug 20, 2026

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What you'll learn

Deploying an EC2 instance is only the beginning of managing a workload in AWS. In this course, AWS EC2 Instance and Lifecycle Operations, you’ll gain the ability to deploy and manage EC2 instances throughout their lifecycle. First, you’ll explore how to select, configure, and validate EC2 instances based on workload requirements. Next, you’ll discover how to operate and secure running instances by monitoring performance, controlling access, and troubleshooting common issues. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage instance lifecycle events, recover workloads, and standardize deployments using reusable configurations and images. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Amazon EC2 needed to deploy, operate, secure, recover, and standardize workloads in real-world AWS environments.

AWS EC2 Instance and Lifecycle Operations
Intermediate
1h 39m
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Nick Stockhauser  - Pluralsight course - AWS EC2 Instance and Lifecycle Operations
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Nick is a network security engineer with WGU and is an active member in the Utah Army National Guard. He also is an active member of the I.T. community, attending events and conferences, as well as hosting meetups.

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