Automate Commands Using AWS Systems Manager Run Commands
In this lab, you'll learn how to use AWS Systems Manager Run Commands to manage EC2 instances. When you're finished with this lab, you'll have a fleet of EC2 machines running HTTP servers which were configured using Run Commands.
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Lab info
Lab author
Challenge
Run Command on Multiple EC2 Instances
Create an SSM Run Command which will install and start Apache HTTPd on multiple machines.
Challenge
Find Systems Manager Documents
Find a document from the SSM documents page and install an AWS provided package.
Challenge
Create Systems Manager Document
Create a new Systems Manager document to configure the CloudWatch agent.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
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Recommended prerequisites
- Basic EC2 knowledge