Steps to create and connect to a windows EC2 instance using RDP from the local windows system.

Steps to create and connect to a windows EC2 instance using RDP from the local windows system.

  1. Sign in to AWS Console:

  2. Launch an EC2 Instance:

    • Navigate to the EC2 service.

    • Click on the "Instances" link on the left sidebar.

    • Click the "Launch Instance" button.

  3. Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI):

    • Select a Windows AMI (Amazon Machine Image) that suits your requirements, such as Windows Server 2019.
  4. Choose an Instance Type:

    • Choose the instance type that meets your performance needs.
  5. Configure Instance:

    • Leave the default settings for most configurations.

    • You can add any required user data scripts or configure advanced settings as needed.

  6. Add Storage:

    • Configure the storage options for your instance. The default settings are often sufficient.
  7. Add Tags (optional):

    • You can add tags for better management of your instances.
  8. Configure Security Group:

    • Create a new security group or select an existing one.

    • Make sure the security group allows inbound traffic on port 3389 (RDP) from your IP address.

  9. Review and Launch:

    • Review your instance configuration and click "Launch" when you're ready.
  10. Key Pair:

    • If you don't have a key pair, you'll need to create one. Download the private key (.pem) and store it securely.
  11. Launch Instance:

    • Click "Launch Instances."
  12. Connect to Your Windows EC2 Instance:

    • Wait for the instance to launch.

    • Once it's running, select your instance in the EC2 Dashboard.

    • Click on the "Connect" button.

  13. Get Password:

    • In the "Get Password" window, select the key pair file (.pem) you downloaded earlier.

    • Click "Decrypt Password" to retrieve the Administrator password.

  14. RDP Connection:

    • On your local Windows system, open the Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) client.

    • Enter the public IP or DNS name of your EC2 instance.

    • Use the Administrator username and the password you obtained in the previous step.

  15. Connect:

    • Click "Connect" to establish an RDP session to your Windows EC2 instance.

You should now be connected to your Windows EC2 instance using RDP.