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Adding EBS Storage to a Linux EC2 Instance

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30 minutes
  • 3 Learning Objectives

About this Hands-on Lab

For this lab, you have been tasked to start an AWS EC2 instance running a specific Linux version and add additional EBS volumes to it. Upon completion of the lab, you will have the knowledge to start a new EC2 instance with additional storage, how to create an EBS volume, and attach an EBS volume to a running EC2 instance.

Learning Objectives

Successfully complete this lab by achieving the following learning objectives:

Launch an EC2 Instance

Launch an Amazon Linux 2 EC2 instance with an 8 GB root volume and an extra 5 GB EBS volume.

Create a New EBS Volume

Create a new 8 GB EBS volume.

Attach the Volume to the EC2 Instance

Attach the new 8 GB EBS volume to the running EC2 instance.

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Additional Resources

Hello Gurus! In this scenario, a client has tasked you with starting a new Amazon Linux 2 EC2 instance with extra storage. The instance should be launched with an additional 5 GB volume. Once it is running, create an additional 8 GB volume and attach it to the instance. In the end, you should be able to view both volumes from the operating system.

What are Hands-on Labs

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.

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