AWS - Taking backup of an EC2 instance
In this post, we will see how to take a backup of a running EC2 instance as an AMI and how to clean up the AMI.
I have an instance configured with root volume + data volume (1GB).
Let's start taking backups by "Create Image".
During AMI creation, EC2 creates snapshots for each volume.
Now, we have AMI created. When I try to create an instance from the AMI, it automatically configures storage with 2 volumes and you cannot edit them.
Now, Let's delete the AMI by "Deregister AMI".
NOTE: This will not impact running EC2s. But, no new EC2 can be created.
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