Week 5 Worklog

Week 5 Objectives:

  • Configure S3 Lifecycle Rules and AWS Backup Plans.
  • Learn on-premises virtualization using VMware Workstation and VM export procedures.
  • Import VM to AWS, launch EC2 from imported AMI, and configure S3 Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Tasks to be carried out this week:

DayTaskStart DateCompletion DateReference Material
2Configure S3 Bucket Lifecycle Rules (transition to Glacier) and set up an AWS Backup Plan with notifications.05/18/202605/18/2026https://000013.awsstudygroup.com/
3Perform backup restore tests to verify data recovery capability of EBS volumes.05/19/202605/19/2026https://000088.awsstudygroup.com/
4Install VMware Workstation, manage a local VM environment, and export the VM to OVF/OVA format.05/20/202605/20/2026https://000014.awsstudygroup.com/
5Upload the exported VM file to S3 and execute VM Import/Export CLI to convert it into a custom AMI.05/21/202605/21/2026https://000014.awsstudygroup.com/
6Deploy an EC2 instance from the imported AMI and configure granular access controls using S3 ACLs.05/22/202605/22/2026https://000069.awsstudygroup.com/

Week 5 Achievements:

  • Implemented automated data lifecycle and recovery strategies on AWS.
  • Migrated a local VM to AWS using VM Import/Export CLI.
  • Successfully launched a functioning EC2 instance from an imported on-premises VM template.