Select and Launch the AMI Instance

With the security group configured, you can launch the AMI instance.
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With the security group configured, you can launch the AMI instance.
  1. Log into your AWS Management Console at https://aws.amazon.com/console
  2. Indicate where you want to launch your instance by selecting the region in the navigation bar. 
  3. Under Compute, click 
    EC2
  4. Under Images, click 
    AMIs
    .
  5. Click the 
    Owned by me
     drop-down list and select 
    Public images
    .  
  6. Search for the product instance and version to launch ("ssg_v90").
  7. Click 
    Launch
    to start the configuration steps.
Configure the AMI Instance
You can customize the AMI instance by selecting different configuration and storage options. 
1
Choose Instance Type
Filter by Current Generation.
Suggested value: m3.large
2
Configure Instance
Accept default settings to set up one instance using a default virtual private cloud.
Leave the shutdown behavior at
Stop
unless you want the instance to be deleted after shutdown.  
3
Add Storage
Accept default memory set by the instance type.
4
Tag Instance
Optional. Create a new key pair to identify your instance. Each tag consists of a key and an optional value.
See docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/Using_Tags.html
5
Configure Security Group
Select the SSG security group you previously created, or create it now.
All fields are required, including Description.
See Create the Security Group earlier in this topic.
To continue, click 
Review and Launch
. Allow a moment for the instance to start up. The Status column switches from "pending" to "running" when boot-up is complete.