AWS Cloud Development Kit - From Beginner to Professional - Launch EC2 Using CDK

This tutorial explains how to launch an EC2 instance within an existing VPC using AWS CDK. It covers setting up a custom EC2 file, importing a VPC, and configuring necessary parameters like instance type and machine image. The video also guides on deploying the instance, verifying its creation, and understanding the default security settings and IAM roles associated with the instance.

What is the first step in launching an EC2 instance in an existing VPC?

• Creating a new VPC

• Configuring a security group

• Setting up a new IAM role

• Importing an existing VPC

Which of the following is NOT a required parameter when launching an EC2 instance?

• Availability zone

• Machine image

• Instance type

• Key pair

What is the purpose of selecting a machine image when launching an EC2 instance?

• To determine the instance's operating system

• To set the instance's security group

• To configure the instance's key pair

• To choose the instance's availability zone

How can you specify the subnets for your EC2 instance?

• By selecting a key pair

• By using the subnet type attribute

• By configuring the IAM role

• By setting the instance type

What should you do if your EC2 stack is not being built?

• Check if the EC2 stack is imported in the app file

• Reconfigure the security group

• Change the instance type

• Select a different machine image

What is the default security setting for a newly launched EC2 instance?

• Allows all outbound traffic

• Allows all inbound traffic

• Blocks all traffic

• Allows traffic only within the VPC

What happens if you launch an EC2 instance without a key pair?

• The instance will have limited permissions

• The instance will not start

• You cannot connect to the instance

• The instance will be publicly accessible