Connect to an EC2 Instance Using MobaXterm
Ahammed Basha Shaik
Day 5 of 100 Days Challenge – Connect to an EC2 Instance Using MobaXterm
Effortlessly connecting to an AWS EC2 instance from a Windows laptop can sometimes feel daunting, especially for beginners. On Day 5 of my 100 Days of DevOps Challenge, I explored the use of MobaXterm—a user-friendly SSH client for Windows—to securely access EC2 instances.
Why Use MobaXterm?
While tools like PuTTY are commonly used, MobaXterm provides an intuitive interface and robust features, making it an ideal choice for seamless EC2 instance management.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Launch an EC2 Instance
Use the AWS Management Console to launch an instance.
During setup, create a key pair and download the .pem file.
Ensure SSH access is allowed in the Security Group.
2. Install MobaXterm
Download MobaXterm Home Edition from its official website.
Extract and install the tool on your Windows laptop.
3. Connect to the Instance
Open MobaXterm and create a new SSH session.
Enter the EC2 instance’s public IP address.
Use the username provided by the AWS AMI (e.g., ubuntu).
Upload the .pem file under Advanced SSH Settings.
4. Verify Your Connection
- Run a basic command (sudo apt update) to confirm successful access.
Conclusion
With MobaXterm, connecting to an EC2 instance is straightforward and efficient. Its user-friendly interface and features make it an excellent alternative to PuTTY, especially for beginners in DevOps. By mastering this process, you can confidently manage your cloud infrastructure from any Windows machine.
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Ahammed Basha Shaik
Ahammed Basha Shaik
💻 Aspiring DevOps Engineer | 🚀 Transitioning from Non-IT to Tech 🔧 Building expertise in DevOps tools: CI/CD, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker. 📘 Documenting my journey with the 100 Days of DevOps Challenge. ✨ Sharing my experiences, tips, and resources to inspire fellow learners. Hi, I’m Ahammed Basha, an aspiring DevOps Engineer passionate about building resilient systems and automating workflows. Coming from a non-IT background, I’ve embraced a steep learning curve and am currently on a 100 Days of DevOps Challenge. My focus areas include mastering cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and container orchestration using Kubernetes. Through my journey, I aim to share actionable insights, tools, and strategies that can help others kickstart their DevOps careers.