> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paul-gleason.gitbook.io/champlain-college-classes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paul-gleason.gitbook.io/champlain-college-classes/sys-360-cloud-admin/labs/lab-1-1-accessing-the-aws-sandbox.md). # Lab 1-1: Accessing the AWS Sandbox All of this lab was done in the cloud foundations course: ## Access the sandbox environment in the Cloud Foundations Modules:

Then click start in the top right

In the terminal type "aws sts get-caller-identity" (This is an optional step)

You will get a loading screen. Once that goes away click "AWS"

## Lauching an EC2 Instace:

You will then enter the EC2 screen click "Instances"

Now select "Launch Instance" in the top right. After that you will be brought to the launch instance page:

Create a new key pair: (**But for this lab we're using the default vockey**)

If you use .pem you can use the key with ssh in powershell

Download Keypair: (In workbench)

You can leave the rest default for this example and click "Launch instance" on the right

Now SSH into instance using key: