AWS (Amazon Web Services) Free Tier without having Visa Debit card

Similar to Google Cloud Platform, AWS also widely used in Cloud Computing. 

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Setting Up Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for Security Testing

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on setting up Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for security testing purposes. It covers the steps to create a new project, configure billing, set up a virtual machine instance, enable necessary APIs, and install essential tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark. Additionally, the guide includes instructions for setting up SSH keys, firewall rules, and network configurations to ensure a secure testing environment. By following this guide, users can leverage GCP's infrastructure for security testing and assessment tasks.

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What is AWS? 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.

  

Signing up Process

1. Sign Up for AWS

• Visit the below webpage or search AWS on Google.

AWS Free Tier

AWS Free Tier offers customers the chance to explore and test various AWS services at no cost. This includes 12 months of free access to a range of AWS products, as well as some services that are always free. With the AWS Free Tier, users can experiment with cloud computing, storage, databases, machine learning, and more, without worrying about upfront fees. It's an excellent way for developers, startups, and businesses to get hands-on experience with AWS and discover how it can benefit their projects and operations.

• Select “Create a new AWS account” and complete the form in five easy steps.

2. Add Billing Information:

• To get a free account, add your billing information. 

• If you don't have a Visa debit card, you can create a virtual card online using various applications.

3. Verify Identity:

• Confirm your identity using your mobile number.

4. Select Free Support:

• Choose free support services and complete your sign-up process. 

• This may take up to 24 hours.

Creating a Free Tier Virtual Instance on AWS

1. Sign In:

• Once your account is ready, sign in to the AWS console.

2. Launch a Virtual Machine:

• On the AWS console, click “Launch a Virtual Machine”.

• Select an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). For a free AMI, check the "free tier" option on the left side.

• Choose "Ubuntu server" from the list. Select "micro" as the instance type, which is available for the free tier.

3. Choose an Instance Type

• Click "Next", and after selecting "Ubuntu Server", you'll need to choose an instance type that is available under the Free Tier.

4. Configure Instance Details:

• Review the instance details and proceed if there are no issues.

8. Add Storage:

• Add storage size up to 30 GB, which is free under the free tier.

9. Add Tags:

• Optionally, add tags to your instance.

10. Configure Security Group:

• Configure the security group, which is crucial for connecting to your instance.
• Add your IP address or select the "My IP" option. Alternatively, choose a custom IP address.

11. Review and Launch:

• Review all settings and click “Launch”.

• Select "Create a new key pair".

• Key Pair name it, and download it.

• Once downloaded, you will look at the Key pair file.

12. Instance Creation:

• Click on "View Instance". 

• View the status of your instance once created.

13. Connect Using SSH:

• Download and install PuTTY, an SSH client tool, from its official page.

PuTTY: a Free SSH & Telnet Client

PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console, and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, rlogin, SCP, and raw socket connection. PuTTY is widely used on Windows platforms to establish secure connections to remote systems, especially for administering servers via SSH. It offers features like session management, SSH key authentication, tunneling, and various configuration options, making it a versatile tool for both casual and advanced users.

• Convert the downloaded PEM file to a PPK file using PuTTYgen.

• Load your key in PuTTYgen and generate a private key file.

• Open PuTTY and enter your hostname (retrieved from the instance connection details in AWS).

instance connection details in AWS

Paste the Hostname

• Upload your authentication key in PuTTY.

• Save the session and click "Open" to connect to your server.

14. Successful Connection:

• Once connected, you have successfully set up and configured Ubuntu on AWS.

15. Additional Resources:

• For a GUI version setup, refer to a Google Cloud Platform video.

Setting Up Ubuntu Desktop on Google Cloud Platform

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up an Ubuntu desktop environment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It covers the process of creating a virtual machine instance, configuring the firewall rules, connecting to the instance via SSH, installing a desktop environment, and accessing the desktop remotely using a VNC client. By following this guide, users can create a virtual desktop environment on GCP, which can be useful for various development, testing, and remote access purposes.

I hope this guide helps you set up and configure Ubuntu on AWS!