AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Elastic IP (Guide)

This tutorial covers the process of creating and managing Elastic IPs in AWS. It begins with an introduction to Elastic IPs and their purpose, followed by a step-by-step guide on creating an Elastic IP and attaching it to an EC2 instance. The tutorial also includes verification steps to ensure the IP is correctly associated and provides tips on maintaining the Elastic IP free of charge. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, instance administration.

What is the primary purpose of creating an Elastic IP in AWS?

• To increase the storage capacity of an EC2 instance.

• To automatically scale the instance based on traffic.

• To ensure a static IP address that remains constant even if the instance state changes.

• To enhance the security of the AWS account.

Which action should be taken after creating an Elastic IP to make it useful?

• Convert it to a private IP.

• Associate it with an EC2 instance.

• Share it with another AWS account.

• Delete the default IP address.

How can you verify that an Elastic IP is correctly associated with an instance?

• By checking the instance's security group settings.

• By viewing the Elastic IP in the instance summary under the IPv4 address.

• By restarting the instance.

• By checking the billing dashboard.

What should you do if your browser fails to load the HTML page using the Elastic IP?

• Ensure the instance is running.

• Check the security group settings.

• Reallocate the Elastic IP.

• Change the URL prefix from HTTPS to HTTP.

What is a key consideration to keep an Elastic IP free of charge?

• Ensure it is associated with a running instance or network interface.

• Use it only during off-peak hours.

• Associate it with multiple instances.

• Enable automatic scaling for the instance.