This project demonstrates practical experience deploying, configuring, and managing a virtualized Ubuntu Server in Amazon Web Services (AWS). It showcases technical proficiency in cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and cybersecurity best practices — from initial provisioning to patch management and network configuration.
- Environment: AWS EC2 Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS (Free Tier)
- Tasks Completed:
- Provisioned and launched an EC2 instance with SSH access and key pair authentication
- Configured network and security group rules to allow HTTPS, HTTP, and SSH traffic
- Performed
sudo apt-get updateandsudo apt-get upgradeto maintain a secure system state - Validated system configuration with
whoami,ip a,pwd, and network diagnostics - Evaluated virtualization benefits for scalability, resilience, and disaster recovery
- Compared Type 1 (bare-metal) vs. Type 2 (hosted) hypervisors and their respective security considerations
- Virtualization increases flexibility, reduces hardware costs, and improves uptime through efficient resource allocation.
- Patch management and consistent system updates play a critical role in cloud security posture.
- Segmentation and VM isolation are effective in preventing lateral movement and mitigating threats.
- AWS provides an accessible platform to simulate enterprise-grade cloud environments for practical skill development.
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Cloud Infrastructure | AWS EC2, Instance Management, Security Groups, Key Pairs |
| Operating Systems | Ubuntu Linux Administration, CLI Proficiency |
| Networking | IP Addressing, NAT Concepts, Connectivity Testing |
| Cybersecurity | Least Privilege, Patch Management, VM Isolation |
| Virtualization Concepts | Hypervisors (Type 1 & 2), Resource Efficiency, Disaster Recovery |
| Tools Used | AWS Management Console, SSH Client (PuTTY / OpenSSH), Linux Shell |
- Deployed and configured a fully functional Ubuntu EC2 instance
- Implemented and tested secure SSH access
- Verified user roles, network connectivity, and performance
- Produced a written analysis of virtualization impact on security and cost-efficiency
AWS EC2 Ubuntu Virtualization Linux SSH Cloud Security Patch Management Hypervisor VM System Administration Infrastructure Networking
This project is a simulated academic exercise published for educational and professional demonstration purposes. It contains no active credentials, live cloud infrastructure, or production data.