How to Set Up an AWS EC2 Instance

If you are seeking a block-level storage volume service to utilize with EC2 instances on AWS, Amazon Elastic Block Storage (EBS) is a recommended option. EBS is a raw, unformatted block device that can be mounted as devices on instances. AWS offers three types of storage, and EBS is an instance of block storage, providing block-level storage volumes for use with EC2 instances. In this tutorial with AWS-certfied expert Sudhanshu Pandey, we will examine EBS, how to increase the size of EBS volumes, and the various types of storage provided by AWS. Thus, let us delve into an in-depth analysis of EBS and its potential to benefit your AWS environment.

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AWS EC2 Setup FAQs

What is Amazon Elastic Block Storage (EBS)?

Amazon Elastic Block Storage (EBS) is a block level storage volume service provided by AWS for use with EC2 instances. It behaves like a raw unformatted block device, and we can mount these volumes as devices on our instances. It is one of the three types of storage offered by AWS, the other two being object storage and file storage.

How can you increase the size of an EBS volume?

You can increase the size of an EBS volume by going to the EBS volume page in the AWS console, selecting the volume you want to modify, clicking on "Action," and then clicking on "Modify Volume." You can then increase the size of the volume, click on "Modify," and wait for the volume to be modified. After the volume has been modified, you will need to grow the partition and format the device.

What is the meaning of "E" in "EBS"?

The "E" in "EBS" stands for "elastic." Elasticity functionality is offered by EBS storage. It means that you can modify the size of an EBS volume on the fly without losing any past data.

What are the different types of storage offered by AWS?

AWS offers three types of storage: block storage, object storage, and file storage. EBS is an example of block storage, which provides block level storage volumes for use with EC2 instances. Object storage is used for storing and retrieving data as objects, while file storage is used for shared access to file data.

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