• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, you will automate the creation of a highly available website that will load balance traffic across multiple web servers. First, you will create an IAM role, and then you will create two EC2 instances. Next, you will install a web server by using AWS System Manager Run Command. Finally, you will create a target group that contains the two EC2 instances, and then you will create an elastic load balancer that uses the target group. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will automate the creation of a highly available website that will load balance traffic across multiple web servers. First, you will create an IAM role, and then you will create two EC2 instances. Next, you will install a web server by using AWS System Manager Run Command. Finally, you will create a target group that contains the two EC2 instances, and then you will create an elastic load balancer that uses the target group. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.