This tab allows you to specify a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network, key pair and security group that will be
used by your new instance(s). NOTE: if you create a key pair or security group in this
section, they will automatically be selected for use in your new instance.
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Select a VPC network from the drop-down list box.
If a VPC network is selected, the VPC subnet
and the Auto-assign public IP drop-down list boxes display.
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Select a CIDR range from the VPC subnet drop-down list box.
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Select whether to enable or disable public IP auto assignment from the
Auto-assign public IP drop-down list box.
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Select a key pair using the Key name drop-down list
box.
Note: You can also create a new key pair by clicking the Create
a key pair link.
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You may keep the security group already specified in the Security group
field, add another one, or specify a different one.
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You can also create a new security group by clicking the Create security group link.
This opens the Create Security Group dialog box.
Note: You may view the rules for the specified security group(s) by clicking
the + Rules control next to each security group to expand it.
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You can optionally specify an IAM role using the Role
drop-down list box.
Note: If you select a role, make sure that the correct permissions are
defined for that role so that the appropriate level of access is applied
to your instance.
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You can optionally specify advanced options by clicking the
Select advanced options link and refer to the
next section for further details.
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Otherwise, click the Launch instance button.