Step 1 - Create Instance

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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.
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  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.
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  4. Choose Instance Type

    • Select an instance type with at least 16 cores and 32GB memory, e.g., c5.4xlarge.
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  5. Set Up a Key Pair

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

    • Choose your desired VPC and subnet.
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  7. Set Up Security Group

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

    • Increase storage to 500GB.
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  9. Launch the Instance

    • Click Launch instance to complete the setup.


Proceed to Step 2