AWS Cloud Formation Basics - AWS CloudFormation Demo

The video tutorial guides users through setting up a cloud formation web server using a YAML template. It covers the structure of the template, including parameters, metadata, and security configurations. The tutorial also explains how to launch the template using both the GUI and CLI, and provides insights into setting up a web server and database. Key concepts include template validation, security group settings, and the use of AMI IDs for different regions.

What are the potential risks of having port 22 open for the world in a security group?

What is the purpose of the output section in the cloud formation template?

How can you validate a cloud formation template before creating a stack?

Explain the importance of monitoring stack creation and rollback configurations.