AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Launching an EC2 Linux Instance Lab

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on launching a Linux instance in AWS EC2. It covers the selection of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), choosing the appropriate instance type, and configuring various settings such as network, security, and storage. The tutorial also explains the importance of key pairs for secure access and highlights the options for monitoring and managing instances. By the end of the video, viewers will have a clear understanding of the steps involved in setting up and launching an AWS EC2 instance.

What is the primary benefit of learning by doing, as mentioned in the introduction?

• It enhances understanding.

• It is cost-effective.

• It requires no guidance.

• It saves time.

What is an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) primarily used for?

• To configure security groups.

• To manage network settings.

• To provide a snapshot of a virtual machine.

• To store data.

Which instance type is recommended for beginners using the free tier?

• GPU optimized

• Storage optimized

• General purpose

• Memory optimized

What is the purpose of an Auto Scaling group?

• To increase storage capacity.

• To automatically adjust the number of instances.

• To enhance security settings.

• To improve network speed.

What does enabling termination protection do?

• Increases storage capacity.

• Improves instance performance.

• Enhances network speed.

• Prevents accidental instance termination.

Why might you choose magnetic storage over SSD?

• For better performance.

• To enhance network speed.

• For increased security.

• To reduce costs.

What is the significance of the 'delete on termination' setting?

• It deletes the instance upon shutdown.

• It ensures data is backed up.

• It enhances security.

• It increases storage capacity.

What is the role of a key pair in EC2 instances?

• To manage storage.

• To optimize performance.

• To configure network settings.

• To enable SSH access.

What is the purpose of adding tags to an instance?

• To enhance security.

• To increase storage.

• To track and organize instances.

• To improve performance.

What is the final step before launching an EC2 instance?

• Downloading the key pair.

• Selecting the instance type.

• Choosing the AMI.

• Configuring security groups.