AWS EC2 Beginner Guide - ACC SKKU

Welcome to the AWS EC2 Beginner Guide from AWS Cloud Clubs SKKU! For Sungkyunkwan University students, this comprehensive resource is designed to demystify Amazon Web Services' Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for beginners, offering clear, step-by-step instructions and practical insights into launching virtual servers on AWS. This guide provides everything you need to understand EC2 instances, manage security groups, and optimize performance. Dive into the world of cloud computing with confidence as we unravel the fundamentals of AWS EC2 in an accessible and engaging manner.

Note: This event is for Sungkyunkwan University students.

Introduction to AWS and EC2 (10 minutes)

• Welcome and introduction to the event
• Brief overview of AWS and its importance in cloud computing
• Introduction to Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and its key features

Understanding EC2 Instances (15 minutes)

• Explanation of EC2 instances and their types (e.g., On-Demand, Spot, Reserved)
• Discussion on instance sizes, CPU options, and storage volumes
• Live demonstration: Launching an EC2 instance on AWS Console

Managing Security with EC2 (10 minutes)

• Importance of security groups and key pairs in EC2
• Setting up security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic
• Best practices for securing EC2 instances

Optimizing EC2 Performance (10 minutes)

• Tips for optimizing EC2 instance performance
• Understanding EC2 pricing models and cost optimization strategies
• Utilizing Auto Scaling and Load Balancing for scalability

Q&A Session (10 minutes)

• Open floor for questions from participants
• Discussion on real-world applications and scenarios
• Tips for further learning and resources

Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

• Recap of key takeaways from the session