Provision a Bastion Host to Access VPC Resources on AWS
In this lab, you'll practice using AWS EC2, VPC, and security group skills. When you're finished, you'll have a bastion host that allows you to securely access internal (private) servers from an external (public) connection.
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Challenge
Set up Subnets
You'll do the initial setup of an internal/external subnet environment to replicate a production environment.
Challenge
Create the Bastion Host
You'll create a bastion host that will be accessible from the public via your IP, and also able to access the internal server.
Challenge
Create an Internal Server
In this challenge you will create an internal server that will only be accessible from the bastion host.
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?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- AWS EC2
- AWS VPC
- AWS Security Groups