Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a new Windows Server 2022 instance on AWS using the t3.large instance type:
- Access AWS Management Console:
- Log in to the AWS Management Console using your credentials.
- Navigate to EC2 Dashboard:
- In the AWS Management Console, go to the "Services" menu and select "EC2" under the "Compute" category.
- Launch Instance:
- Click on "Instances" in the left sidebar.
- Click the "Launch Instance" button.
- Choose AMI (Amazon Machine Image):
- In the "Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)" step, select the Windows Server 2022 AMI. You can use the search bar to find it.
- Choose Instance Type:
- In the "Choose an Instance Type" step, scroll down and select the "t3.large" instance type. This can be found in the "General Purpose" category.
- Click "Next: Configure Instance Details."
- Configure Instance Details:
- In this step, you can configure various settings, including the number of instances, network settings, and IAM roles.
- Once configured, click "Next: Add Storage."
- Add Storage:
- Specify the size of the root volume. You can adjust this based on your requirements.
- Click "Next: Add Tags."
- Add Tags (Optional):
- You can add tags to your instance for better organization. This step is optional but can be helpful for management.
- Click "Next: Configure Security Group."
- Configure Security Group:
- Configure the security group settings to control inbound and outbound traffic to your instance.
- Ensure that you allow necessary ports for your applications.
- Click "Review and Launch."
- Review and Launch:
- Review your instance configuration. If everything looks correct, click "Launch."
- Select Key Pair:
- Choose an existing key pair or create a new one. This is essential for securely accessing your instance.
- Click "Launch Instances."
- Accessing the Instance:
- Once the instance is launched, you can connect to it using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Windows. Make sure to use the key pair you selected during the launch process.