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20 min

Launch EC2 Instance with User Data

Create an AWS EC2 instance with user data script for automated configuration on launch.

Tools & Technologies
AWSEC2User DataAutomation
Objective

Launch EC2 instance with user data script to automate initial configuration.

Requirements
  • Choose AMI and instance type
  • Write user data script
  • Configure security group
  • Launch instance
  • Verify script execution
Tips

Use cloud-init for complex setups. Test scripts locally first. User data runs as root.

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20 min

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