Launch an EC2 Instance with Terraform

This project demonstrates how to launch an EC2 instance using Terraform within a Learner Lab environment.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Terraform installed → Terraform Install Guide
• AWS credentials configured (via aws configure or environment variables)
• Access to a Learner Lab AWS account
• Basic knowledge of Terraform commands

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Setup Instructions

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/AJamell/TerraformPractice.git
cd TerraformPractice

Configure Your Variables

Create a terraform.tfvars file and add your AWS credentials and preferences:

aws_access_key = "YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
aws_secret_key = "YOUR_SECRET_KEY"
region         = "us-east-1"
key_name       = "YOUR_KEY_PAIR_NAME"
instance_type  = "t2.micro"

Initialize Terraform

Initialize your Terraform working directory and download the AWS provider plugin:

terraform init

Review the Execution Plan

Preview the resources that Terraform will create:

terraform plan

Deploy Your EC2 Instance

Apply your configuration to create the instance:

terraform apply

Destroy the Infrastructure

To clean up and avoid unnecessary charges:

terraform destroy