Beginner's Guide: Connecting to Your EC2 Instance Using AWS Systems Manager (SSM)

Welcome to another beginner-friendly guide on connecting to your EC2 instance using AWS Systems Manager (SSM). So say hello to hassle-free, secure connections with just a few simple steps!

Step 1: Create an IAM Role:

Search and navigate to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) dashboard in the AWS Management Console.

Select "Role" on the left hand side of your screen and click "Create role"

Create a new IAM role with the necessary permissions for EC2 following the screenshots below. …

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