Step into the world of cloud computing with "The Era of Virtual Servers: Getting Started with Amazon EC2 on AWS," a free virtual webinar hosted by the AWS Student Builder Group at Mid-West University.
This beginner-friendly session will introduce participants to the evolution of virtual servers and explain how Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is used to run scalable computing workloads on AWS. Participants will explore the fundamentals of EC2, including instance types, Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), key pairs, Security Groups, SSH connectivity, and essential cloud security practices.
There will be practical demonstration on launching an EC2 instance, connecting to the server, installing a web server, and deploying a webpage. We will also explore real-world AWS architectures, cost optimization, CloudWatch, and integrations with Route 53, Load Balancers, RDS, and S3.
Beyond technical skills, you will gain insights into* Cloud and DevOps career opportunities*, employer expectations, valuable AWS certifications, and portfolio project ideas. Whether you are a beginner or strengthening your cloud fundamentals, this session helps you move from theory to deploying your first server on AWS.
📅 Date: August 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (NPT)
💻 Platform: Google Meet
🎫 Entry: Free
• Explore EC2 Fundamentals: Understand instance types, AMIs, key pairs, Security Groups, SSH connectivity, and essential cloud security practices.
• Practical Server Deployment: See a live demo of launching an EC2 instance, installing Nginx or Apache, and deploying a simple webpage.
• Real-World Architectures: Discover cost optimization, CloudWatch basics, and integrating EC2 with Route 53, Load Balancers, RDS, and S3.
• Career & Growth Insights: Learn about Cloud and DevOps career paths, employer expectations, AWS certifications, and portfolio projects.
About the Presenter
Roshan Wasti
Site Reliability Engineer & AWS Authorized Instructor
Organized by AWS Student Builder Group at Mid-West University
