Section 1: Log in to AWS
1.1 Open the AWS Console
Open the AWS Console:
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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:
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eu-central-11.4 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:
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Name: student01-key
Key pair type: RSA
Private key file format: .pem1.4.5 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.