Creating and Configuring an Auto Scaling Group with a Custom Scaling Policy
In this lab, you’ll practice the usage of Auto Scaling groups. When you’re finished with this lab, you’ll have a complete understanding on using Auto Scaling groups and how to implement a Custom Scaling Policy for an Auto Scaling group.
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Challenge
Create a Launch Template
Create a Launch Template to define the instance specification for an Auto Scaling group.
Challenge
Create an Auto Scaling Group
Create an Auto Scaling group using the Launch Template.
Challenge
Validate Application Deployed in Auto Scaling Group
Check the application availability based on the Auto Scaling group configuration.
Challenge
Create a CloudWatch Alarm
Create a CloudWatch Alarm for Auto Scaling.
Challenge
Create a Custom Scaling Policy
Create a custom scaling policy to scale instances in an Auto Scaling group.
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!
Did you know?
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Recommended prerequisites
- This lab has no prerequisites.