Introduction

Setting up a web server on Amazon EC2 is a basic step in cloud and DevOps. EC2 gives you secure, flexible virtual servers in the cloud. This means companies can host web apps without breaking the bank. With EC2, you can quickly get computing power, put your web server software on it, and get your apps online. This guide will walk you through the main ideas and steps for putting a web server on an EC2 instance, showing how AWS helps you host websites in a dependable and scalable way.


Step 1: Log in to the AWS Management Console

In the search bar, type 'EC2' and select it from the list of results.


Step 2: Launch an Instance

On the EC2 dashboard, go ahead and choose the option to Launch Instance.


Step 3 : Configure EC2 instance

Ø      Assign a Name to the Instance (Example: Web Server).


Select AMI

Choose: Amazon Linux




Step 4: Select an Instance Type

Select: t3.micro


Step 5: Key Pair (Login)

Select: Proceed without a key pair (Not Recommended)


Step 6: Configure Network Settings

  •  Choose a VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)
  • Select a subnet
  • Enable auto-assign public IP
  • Configure security groups (firewall rules)
  • Define inbound rules




Step 7: Advanced Details – Configure User Data

Added a simple user data script to automatically install and start a web server:



Step 8: Launch the Instance

Click Launch Instance.


 Output:




Step 9: Access the Web Server

Ø  Go to the instance

·       Copy the public IPv4 address (or public IP).

·       Paste it into a browser: http://<public-ip>



Conclusion

In conclusion, deploying a web server on an Amazon EC2 instance offers a powerful and flexible solution for hosting web applications in the cloud. Through EC2, users gain complete control over the operating system, networking, and web server configuration, enabling customization based on application requirements. With features such as scalability, security groups, and integration with other AWS services, EC2 simplifies web server deployment while ensuring high availability and performance.