Create a Security Group and Configure Inbound/Outbound Rules by Port Type on AWS
In this lab, you'll practice AWS Security Groups and how to configure Inbound and Outbound rules to allow traffic on specific ports. By the end of this lab, you will know how to create rules to allow traffic on ports required by your infrastructure.
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Challenge
Create a New Security Group in AWS VPC
In this Lab, you will create a new Security Group for optimized and customized control on your AWS resources.
Challenge
Create an Inbound Rule for a Port in Security Group
Now you have a Security Group, `lab-security-group`, created. In this lab, you will create an Inbound rule for a port.
Challenge
Create an Outbound Rule for a Port in Security Group
Now you have a Security Group, `lab-security-group`, created. In this lab, you will create an Outbound rule for a port.
Challenge
Add Metadata Tags to a Security Group
Now you have a Security Group, `lab-security-group`, created. In this lab, you will add metadata and tags to this security group.
Challenge
Create a Security Group by Copying Rules from Existing Security Group
Now you have a Security Group, `lab-security-group`, created. In this lab, you will create a new Security Group and copy the rules from this existing Security Group to a new Security Group.
Challenge
Delete a Security Group
In this lab, you will delete a Security Group profile from AWS VPC when it is no longer needed by resources or users.
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
- AWS VPC