Explore the foundations of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

Explore Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling by configuring a Launch Template and Auto Scaling group, then test how automatically adjusted compute capacity responds when a running EC2 instance is terminated.

Discover how Auto Scaling responds to changing conditions

Put the configuration into practice by testing the Auto Scaling infrastructure and observing how an automatic replacement instance supports resilient compute capacity.

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Syllabus

Week 1
Introduction to Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
- Introduction to Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
  In this activity, you will set up a Launch Template and an Auto Scaling group to handle dynamic capacity. You will test fault tolerance by terminating a running instance and watching Auto Scaling launch a replacement.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Create a Launch Template
Create an Auto Scaling group
Test the Auto Scaling Infrastructure
View the results of the Auto Scaling launch

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for architects and developers

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

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