How to install a Bitnami Stack on AWS and Connect via PuTTY?

Installing a Bitnami Stack on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a simple process that combines the ease of Bitnami pre-configured application stacks with the scalability and flexibility of AWS infrastructure. This post will walk you through the process of setting up a Bitnami Stack on AWS and connecting to it via PuTTY.

Cloud computing is strongly reliant on server instance security and management. For Bitnami Stacks installed on Amazon Web Services (AWS), establishing a secure shell (SSH) connection is critical for administrative operations and application administration.

Also PuTTY can use SSH authentication to connect to RDS database on Windows EC2 instance..

Sign in to AWS for Bitnami Stack Deployment:

Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard after logging into the AWS Management Console. Start an EC2 instance: To start a new EC2 instance, click the "Launch Instance" button.

Search for and select the desired Bitnami Stack (e.g., Bitnami WordPress) on the AWS Marketplace.

Customize instance information:

To select an instance type and define instance details, follow the on-screen instructions.

Configure storage, tags, and security groups. SSH should be enabled in the security group settings.

Start the instance and generate key pairs as follows:

After reviewing your settings, click "Launch." Create a key pair for SSH access, then download and securely store the private key file. Once the instance is up and running, take note of the Public IP address.

Connecting with PuTTY:

Install PuTTY:

If you haven't already, download and install PuTTY. Launch the PuTTY Configuration Window:

Enter your AWS instance public IP address or public DNS in the "Host Name" field. Configure the connection type to SSH and the port number to 22.

Private Key Conversion:

Using PuTTYgen, convert the private key from.pem to.ppk format. Save the key as a.ppk file.

Save the Session:

In the "Saved Sessions" area of the PuTTY setup window, type the desired name. Click "Save" for future reference.

Start the SSH Connection:

To start the SSH connection, click the "Open" button. If prompted, accept the security alert. When asked, enter your username and password. You should now be able to deploy a Bitnami Stack on AWS and connect to it by using putty.