How to Create an AWS Account, Launch a Windows EC2 Instance, and Install IIS

Introduction

Creating an EC2 instance on AWS is one of the first steps to getting started with cloud computing. In this guide, you'll learn how to:

Create an AWS account.

Launch a Windows EC2 instance.

Install IIS (Internet Information Services) on the Windows instance using the command prompt. Whether you're a beginner or someone brushing up on AWS basics, this tutorial has you covered!

Step 1: Create an AWS Account

To begin, you'll need an AWS account. Here's how:

Visit the AWS Signup Page.

Click Create an AWS Account.

Fill in the required details, including:

Email address

Password

Account name

Click the Launch Instances button.

Configure your instance:

Name: Give your instance a name (e.g., "Windows-IIS-Test").

AMI: Choose Microsoft Windows Server (e.g., Windows Server 2019 Base).

Network Settings: Ensure that RDP (3389) is allowed in the security group.

Review the settings and click Launch Instance.

Download the Remote Desktop File and retrieve the password:

Click Get Password and upload the private key file you downloaded earlier.

Decrypt and copy the password.



Enter the username (Administrator) and the decrypted password.

Run the following command to install IIS:

Powershell

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Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools

Open a web browser on your instance.

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