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This document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a Cloud PE instance in AWS using the EC2 service. The guide is designed for clarity and ease of use, ensuring that both novice and experienced users can follow along seamlessly.

A Cloud PE instance is a virtual machine deployed in the AWS cloud environment, typically used for network processing or other computational tasks.

Creating PE Instance​

  • Open your web browser and visit the AWS Cloud website.

  • Go to the My Account > AWS Management Console.

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  • In the top-right corner, change the region to your desired location (i.e, Hong Kong) as shown in the reference image.

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  • From the AWS Management Console, click on EC2.

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  • In the EC2 dashboard, select Images > AMIs from the left-hand menu.

  • Find the desired Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for the CE instance.

  • Select the checkbox next to the selected AMI and click Launch Instance from AMI on the right-hand panel.

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  • Provide the following information on the instance configuration page:

    • Name: Enter a name for your instance (i.e., test-pe1).

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    • Key Pair: Select the appropriate key pair for authentication (i.e., beta1.hi-clouds.com).

    • Network Settings:

      • Click the Edit button under network settings.
      • VPC: Select the desired VPC (i.e., vpc-0cfbffc05928aff7 (hiclouds-ce-vpco1)).
      • Subnet: The subnet is selected automatically by default.
      • Auto-assign Public IP: Enable this option if it is disabled by default.
      • Firewall (Security Group): Select an existing security group (i.e., ce-vpco1-group sg-0cb7e2df57460b9c).

  • Review all details and click Launch Instance.

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  • Once the instance is successfully created, you will see a confirmation message Successfully initiated launch of instance (i-0b6b9a9b32c8f2660).

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  • Navigate to the Instances tab.

  • Verify that the newly created instance appears in the list.

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Verify the PE Instance​

  • Once the PE is successfully created, proceed to the hiCLOUDS platform to verify its configuration.

  • Go to Login > PE Devices > ALL.

  • Make sure that the newly created PE instance appears in the list of devices.

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FAQs​

Q:1 Can I change the instance configuration after launch?

Ans: Yes, you can modify certain settings such as instance type, security groups, and network settings through the AWS Management Console.

Q:2 What is a security group, and why is it important?

Ans: A security group acts as a virtual firewall for your instance, controlling inbound and outbound traffic. Ensure it allows required protocols and IP ranges.