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Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Launch an EC2 Instance

In this hands-on lab, you will create a new custom VPC and launch a new EC2 instance inside of it!

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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Published
Clock icon Jan 27, 2023

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Create a New Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

    Create a new VPC after logging in to the AWS console.

  2. Challenge

    Launch an EC2 into the Newly Created VPC

    Once the VPC is created, launch a new EC2 instance inside of it.

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