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? |
| 10 mins | Connect to an instance | How to begin working on your AWS instance? |
Learning Objectives
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introduce researchers to cloud computing resources and how to use them
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learn how to connect to an instance (virtual server) in Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
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learn how to transfer files to or from the instance in Amazon EC2
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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 use this download link.
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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.