Deploying a Docker Image on Amazon EC2: A Step-by-Step Guide

Docker has revolutionized the way applications are deployed and managed, offering a lightweight and efficient way to package and run software. Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a popular choice for hosting Docker containers due to its scalability and flexibility. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of deploying a Docker image on an Amazon EC2 instance.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following in place:

1. **An AWS Account**: You’ll need an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account to create an EC2 instance.

2. **Docker Installed**: Ensure Docker is installed on your local machine to build and push Docker images.

3. **AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)**: Install and configure the AWS CLI on your local machine to interact with AWS resources.

Steps to Deploy a Docker Image on EC2

Step 1: Create an EC2 Instance

1. Log in to your AWS Management Console.

2. Navigate to the EC2 dashboard.

3. Click the “Launch Instance” button to create a new EC2 instance.