LAB

Implement Dynamic Auto Scaling in AWS

In this lab, you'll implement Auto Scaling within EC2. When you're finished with this lab, you'll know how to scale applications to meet dynamic workloads.

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Labs - Implement Dynamic Auto Scaling in AWS

Lab info

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Level

Beginner

Duration

20m

Released

Feb 10, 2021

Lab author

Armen Avanesi

Armen is currently a software developer in Melbourne, Australia. Day to day, he helps startups build elegant, scalable applications. He is passionate about traveling, trying new food, and teaching others how to code.

Challenge

Create a Launch Template

Develop a launch template that specifies how EC2 instances should be configured when launched dynamically.

Challenge

Configure an Auto Scaling Group within EC2

Using the launch template from the last section, create a new Auto Scaling group for EC2 instances.

Provided environment for hands-on practice

We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.

Guided walkthrough

Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!

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Recommended prerequisites

Amazon EC2 Instances

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