Section 1: Log in to AWS

1.1 Open the AWS Console

Open the AWS Console:

https://console.aws.amazon.com/

1.2 Log in to AWS

Log in using the AWS account information provided by your instructor.

1.3 Confirm AWS Region

Confirm that you are in the correct AWS region.

AWS region will be used:

eu-central-1

1.4 Create a Key Pair

This key pair will be used later throughout the lab.

1.4.1 Open EC2

In the AWS Console search bar, search for and open EC2.

1.4.2 Open Key Pairs

In the left navigation menu, under Network & Security, select Key Pairs.

1.4.3 Create Key Pair

Choose Create key pair.

1.4.4 Configure the Key Pair

Configure the key pair using the following values:

Example:

Name: student01-key
Key pair type: RSA
Private key file format: .pem

1.4.5 Create the Key Pair

Choose Create key pair.

1.4.6 Save the Private Key

Save the downloaded .pem file in a secure location.

You will need this file later in the lab.

Important

Do not lose the private key file. You cannot download it again after creation.