Table of Contents

1. Challenge

   Manually Install Software on webserver-01

   On the instance webserver-01, which is already setup in the AWS Account, complete the following tasks:

   • Update the cache of available packages using the Aptitude Package Manager
   • Install the Apache2 Web Server, and ensure you can connect to it using your browser
   • Install the unzip utility, and use it to download and install the AWS CLI v2
   • Build a new index.html file for Apache to include the following details, gathered from the instance metadata service
     • Availability Zone
     • Instance ID
     • Public IP
     • Private IP Address
   • Install mysql-server.
   • Confirm that the new page loads in your browser
2. Challenge

   Use a Bootstrap Script to Build webserver-02 and Debug Issues

   We will now create an instance to be configured the same as above, but accomplished using bootstrapping instead of manual configuration.

   Create a new EC2 instance running Ubuntu Server 20.04. Ensure it is created with a Public IP, using the EC2SecurityGroup, and with the name webserver-02. In the Advanced section, make sure to enable the use of both V1 and V2 for the Metadata. When creating the instance, use the bootstrap script provided on the A Cloud Guru GitHub:

   https://github.com/ACloudGuru-Resources/course-aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate/blob/main/lab/ec2-instance-bootstrapping/webserver-02.sh

   After launching the instance:

   • Use aws --version to confirm that the correct version of the CLI is installed
   • Use systemctl and ps commands to verify that Apache is running.
   • Investigate why MySQL was not installed and resolve the issue manually.

   Note that we will resolve the issue with the bootstrap in the next objective.

3. Challenge

   Use a Fixed Bootstrap Script to Build webserver-03

   When configuring webserver-02, our script attempted to install mysqld, but it failed to complete. Before setting up webserver-03, we will need to fix the bootstrap script which we used on webserver-02.

   Analyze the bootstrap script for webserver-02, and resolve the issue that would have prevented mysqld from installing, then run the lab. The fully repaired bootstrap script is also available in the Lab Guide when running this lab in Guided mode (not available in Challenge mode).

   Tip! Remember that bootstrap scripts can't require user interaction. Check the commands used to install other packages to identify the difference. In the Advanced section, make sure to enable the use of both V1 and V2 for the Metadata.

   Build the instance using the same specifications as previously, but with the name webserver-03, and the repaired bootstrap script. Login to the instance, and use systemctl and ps commands to confirm that mysql is running as expected.