• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, you will create an Auto Scaling group that will allow a set of servers to recover from a failure. You must have two virtual machines running at all times. First, you will create a key pair, and then you will create a security group. Next, you will create a launch configuration. Finally, you will create an Auto Scaling group, and then you will test the Auto Scaling 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 create an Auto Scaling group that will allow a set of servers to recover from a failure. You must have two virtual machines running at all times. First, you will create a key pair, and then you will create a security group. Next, you will create a launch configuration. Finally, you will create an Auto Scaling group, and then you will test the Auto Scaling 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.