AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - Bootstrap EC2 Instances

This lecture covers the process of bootstrapping EC2 instances on AWS. It explains how to automate the configuration of EC2 instances using User Data scripts, allowing for the setup of a web server with Apache. The lecture also details the steps to create a new EC2 instance, configure security settings, and troubleshoot issues using system logs. By the end, viewers will understand how to automate EC2 instance configuration and ensure it functions as a web server.

What is the purpose of restarting the HTTP service after placing HTML code in the document root folder?

• To disconnect all current users

• To update the server's operating system

• To apply changes and start serving web pages

• To ensure the server is listening on port 8080

How does AWS facilitate the automation of EC2 instance configuration?

• By allowing manual configuration after launch

• By offering pre-configured instances

• By providing a graphical user interface

• By enabling scripting commands during instance launch

Which section in the EC2 launch process allows you to input commands for automated execution?

• Security Groups

• User Data

• Instance Type

• Network Settings

What should you ensure in your security groups to allow web traffic to your EC2 instance?

• Allow port #22 for SSH

• Allow port #80 for HTTP

• Allow port #443 for HTTPS

• Allow port #25 for SMTP

What is the significance of the public IP allocated to your EC2 instance?

• It allows users to access the web server hosted on the instance

• It enables the instance to connect to other AWS services

• It is used for internal AWS communication

• It allows SSH access to the instance

If the EC2 instance is not configured as expected, where can you check for errors?

• In the AWS billing dashboard

• In the system log under instance settings

• In the EC2 instance's security group settings

• In the AWS IAM console

What can you do if the commands in the user data section do not execute automatically?

• Reboot the instance

• Check the system log for errors

• Delete the instance and start over

• Change the instance type