First Boot on AWS
Learning Objective: By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a running Garden Linux instance on AWS and understand the basic deployment process.
Prerequisites
Before starting, you'll need:
- An AWS account with appropriate permissions
- AWS CLI installed and configured
- Basic familiarity with EC2 concepts
What You'll Build
You'll deploy a Garden Linux instance on AWS EC2 and connect to it via SSH.
Steps
Step 1: Choose and Download the Image
Step 2: Prepare Your AWS Environment
Step 3: Launch the Instance
Step 4: Connect to Your Instance
Step 5: Verify the Installation
Success Criteria
You have successfully completed this tutorial when:
- ✅ Your Garden Linux instance is running on AWS
- ✅ You can connect via SSH
- ✅ You can verify the Garden Linux version
Next Steps
- AWS Platform-Specific Guide for production deployments
- Security Hardening to secure your instance
- Understanding Garden Linux Architecture