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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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Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Published
Clock icon Jan 27, 2023

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Build an Amazon Linux EC2 Instance

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

  2. 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.

  3. Challenge

    Get to the Apache Help Page

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

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