Introduction to Amazon Web Services¶
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. Subscribers can pay for a single virtual AWS computer, a dedicated physical computer, or clusters of either. AWS cloud computing resources are useful for conducting large-scale genomic analyses that would otherwise take too long or crash local computers.
| Est. time | Lesson name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | Setting up an AWS instance | How to start and configure an AWS instance? |
| 15 mins | Connecting to an instance | How to begin working on your AWS instance? |
| 20 mins | Using the Screen Command | How to run multiple screens and switch between tabs? |
| 10 mins | Terminating an instance | How to stop or terminate your AWS instance? |
Learning Objectives
- introduce researchers to cloud computing resources
- learn to set up a cloud computer
- learn to connect to the cloud computer
- learn to run multiple screen sessions and switch between them
- learn how to terminate an instance
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Technology: Users must be comfortable with finding and opening a terminal window. For Windows OS, please install MobaXterm. You can download the latest version.
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Financial: First time AWS users require a valid credit card to set up an AWS account.
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Time: You need to have an Amazon Web Services account. AWS account setup needs approval by AWS, and approval times can range from minutes to days.
Proceed directly to the step-by-step tutorial or watch these 10-minute videos that demonstrate setting up and connecting to AWS instances via Windows or Mac.