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Create and Use an Amazon EBS Volume Based on Projected IOPS Requirements

In this lab, you'll create a new EBS volume based on estimated IOPS requirements, and monitor its performance using CloudWatch. When you're finished with this lab, you'll have a good understanding on how to use EBS volumes, and monitor important EBS metrics.

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Labs - Create and Use an Amazon EBS Volume Based on Projected IOPS Requirements

Lab info

Level
Beginner
Duration
1h 10m
Released
Jun 29, 2021

Lab author

Lab Author: Stefan Roman
Stefan Roman
Stefan originates from Slovak Republic, from which he migrated to United Kingdom to study where he lived for over a decade. He studied Information Security, which quickly propelled his career towards hardening Linux servers and Linux administration. He passed multiple AWS certifications, which put him on a path of automation and cloud technologies, where he feels at home. Since then he worked multiple DevOps positions including a global bank delivering internet banking application, CRM applicati... more
Challenge

Get Familiar with the Existing AWS Infrastructure

You will become familiar with the existing AWS infrastructure by searching AWS console services, and connecting to an instance.

Challenge

Create an EBS Volume Based on Projected IOPS

You will create an io2-based EBS volume that is tailored to the projected needs of the company, and will attach the volume to the database instance.

Challenge

Mount a New EBS Volume

You will connect to the database instance, create a new filesystem on the new volume, and mount the volume to a database directory.

Challenge

Create an Alarm for Average Queue Length

You will create a crucial CloudWatch alarm for the new EBS volume, and trigger that alarm.

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Provided environment for hands-on practice

We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.

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Guided walkthrough

Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!

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Did you know?

On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.

Recommended prerequisites

  • Linux CLI
  • Familiarity with the EC2 UI
  • AWS EBS
  • AWS Cloudwatch

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