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# 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:

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Then click start in the top right

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

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

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## Lauching an EC2 Instace:

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You will then enter the EC2 screen click "Instances"

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

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

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

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Download Keypair: (In workbench)

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

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Now SSH into instance using key:

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