Step 1 - Create Instance

To deploy an EC2 instance with Glasswall Halo using the Glasswall Halo AMI, follow the steps below.

Prerequisites

• AWS account
• Permissions to deploy an EC2 instance
• Basic knowledge of Linux

Create Instance

Steps to Deploy an EC2 Instance with Glasswall Halo

1. Log in to AWS

   • Navigate to the EC2 service and click Launch instance.
     

2. Name the Instance

   • Enter a name for your instance, e.g., My Halo Instance.

3. Select the Glasswall Halo AMI

   • Click Browse more AMIs, search for Glasswall Halo, and select the Glasswall Halo 2.5.4 AMI.
     

4. Choose Instance Type

   • Select an instance type with at least 16 cores and 32GB memory, e.g., c5.4xlarge.
     

5. Set Up a Key Pair

   • Select or create a key pair to securely log in to the instance using a private key.
     

6. Configure Network Settings

   • Choose your desired VPC and subnet.
     

7. Set Up Security Group

   • Create a security group to allow inbound access on:
     • Port 22 for SSH
     • Port 443 for the Halo API
       

8. Update Storage

   • Increase storage to 500GB.
     

9. Launch the Instance

   • Click Launch instance to complete the setup.

Proceed to Step 2