FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I configure Amazon EC2 to launch an instance with a custom AMI, user data, security group, and IAM role ?

Configuring Amazon EC2 to launch an instance with a custom AMI, user data, security group, and IAM role involves several steps. Below is a step-by-step guide:

### Step 1: Create a Custom AMI:

1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.

2. Navigate to the EC2 service.

3. Select the instance you want to create an AMI from.

4. Click on "Actions" > "Create image."

### Step 2: Launch a New EC2 Instance with the Custom AMI:

1. Navigate to the EC2 service.

2. Click on "Launch Instance."

3. In the "Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)" step, select the custom AMI you created.

4. Follow the instance launch process, including selecting instance type, configuring instance details, adding storage, configuring security group, and adding tags.

### Step 3: Provide User Data:

1. In the "Configure Instance Details" step, expand the "Advanced Details" section.

2. In the "User data" field, enter any initialization scripts or cloud-init directives you want to execute on instance launch.

### Step 4: Configure Security Group:

1. In the "Configure Security Group" step, select an existing security group or create a new one.

2. Define rules to control inbound and outbound traffic.

### Step 5: Configure IAM Role:

1. In the "Configure Instance Details" step, expand the "Advanced Details" section.

2. Select the IAM role you want to assign to the instance from the "IAM role" dropdown menu.

### Step 6: Review and Launch:

1. Review your instance configuration and click "Launch."

2. Select or create a key pair to access the instance.

### Note:

- Make sure you have the necessary permissions in IAM to perform these operations.

- Always follow best practices for security, including regularly updating your instances and restricting access to only necessary ports and services.

By following these steps, you can configure Amazon EC2 to launch an instance with a custom AMI, user data, security group, and IAM role, tailored to your specific requirements.