Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a sought-after cloud computing platform that offers various benefits and services to help people and organisations manage their applications, data, and infrastructure. If you're new to AWS , it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Worry not; we'll take you through the steps to start with Amazon AWS .
Step 1: Create an AWS account
To use AWS services, you'll need an AWS account. Go to the AWS website (aws.amazon.com). Click on the "Create an AWS Account" icon. Follow the given instructions to create an account and provide all the necessary information, like your name, email id, phone number, and billing information.
Step 2: Navigate the AWS Management Console
Once you've created your account, you'll be redirected to the AWS Management Console. At the console, you can access all the AWS services and features. Please navigate the console to familiarise yourself with its layout and features.
Step 3: Choose your AWS services
AWS offers various services to suit different business needs. You can choose from computing, remote storage , networking , databases, analytics , machine learning, security, and more. Start by identifying the services you need for your project or business and explore the AWS services that meet those needs.
Step 4: Launch an EC2 instance
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud or EC2 is a web service built to provide resizable compute capacity in the cloud. EC2 instances are actually virtual servers that can be launched in the cloud to run your applications. To establish an EC2 instance, go to the EC2 console, and click the "Launch Instance" icon. Follow the prompts to choose your instance type, configure your network settings, and launch your instance.
Step 5: Create an S3 bucket
Amazon Simple Storage Service, or S3, is a scalable, high-speed, secure object storage service. You can use S3 to store and retrieve any amount of data at any time. To create an S3 bucket, go to the S3 console, click on the "Create Bucket" button, and follow the prompts to configure your bucket settings.
Step 6: Set up AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
This service helps you completely control your access to your AWS resources. IAM enables you to create and manage AWS users and groups, assign policies to users and groups, and control permissions for your AWS resources. To set up IAM, go to the IAM console, and follow the prompts to create users, groups, and policies.
Step 7: Explore other AWS services
You can explore many other AWS services as you become familiar with the platform. Some popular services include Amazon RDS for databases, Amazon Redshift for data warehousing, Amazon CloudFront for content delivery, and Amazon SageMaker for machine learning.
It's natural to get overwhelmed with AWS initially, but by following these steps, you can create an account, navigate the management console, and launch your first instance. Take your time to explore the many AWS services available and learn how they can benefit your project or business.
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