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AWS Configuration

Network Overview

Before proceeding with AWS configuration, it's crucial to understand the network setup.

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Creating an AWS Account

To get started with AWS, you need to create a Free Tier Account. Visit the AWS Free Tier signup page to begin.

Account Settings

Selecting a Region

While setting the AWS Region might seem straightforward, it's important to note that using multiple regions can lead to complexities in the future. For consistency with the course, we recommend choosing the US East (Ohio) us-east-2 region.

  • Some services, like S3, have a default global region, while others, like EC2, are region-specific.

Setting up a Budget (Critical)

Budget Overview

Creating a budget ensures you can manage your AWS expenses effectively.

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Steps to Create a Budget

  1. Navigate to Budgets: Go to AWS Budgets and select "Create Budget."

  2. Customize Budget: Choose "Customized (advanced)" and select "Cost Budget."

  3. Budget Details: Enter a name for your budget, set the budget amount (monthly), and choose the budget type (recurring).

  4. Specify Budget Scope: Define the budget scope to include all AWS services.

  5. Set Alert Threshold: Define the alert threshold percentage and provide email addresses for notifications.

  6. Review and Create: Review your budget details and create the budget.

Budget Creation Result

Upon successful creation, your budget will be visible in the AWS Budgets dashboard.

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Additional Resources

For further guidance and information:

These resources offer comprehensive insights into AWS services and pricing structures.