Encrypt EBS Volumes on Existing EC2 Instances on AWS
You will be creating and deploying an encrypted EC2 instance based off an existing unencrypted instance. When completed, you will have created an encrypted Amazon Machine Image (AMI) and deployed a new encrypted EC2 instance.
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Lab info
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Challenge
Encrypt an Existing Instance EBS Volume
Practice encrypting EBS Volumes in existing EC2 instances, including creating an encrypted AMI image of a root volume and encrypting attached EBS volumes.
Challenge
Encrypt EBS Volume on Existing Instance
Encrypt an EBS volume that is attached to an EC2 instance.
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 navigational skills in the AWS Management Console
- Basic understanding of EC2 Instances, including creation and administration
- Basic understanding of Elastic Block Store administration