Using EC2
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These how-to guides relate to launching and using Ubuntu-based EC2 instances. They include instructions for performing different sets of tasks.

Launching an instance and finding the right image to use:

* :doc:`Launch instance using CLI <launch-ubuntu-ec2-instance>`
* :doc:`Find images <find-ubuntu-images>`
* :doc:`Launch a desktop <launch-ubuntu-desktop>`

Creating AMIs and CloudFormation templates:

* :doc:`Build an Ubuntu Pro AMI <build-pro-ami-using-packer>`
* :doc:`Create CloudFormation templates <build-cloudformation-templates>`

Installing custom drivers and configuring network cards:

* :doc:`Install NVIDIA drivers <install-nvidia-drivers>`
* :doc:`Configure multiple NICs <automatically-setup-multiple-nics>`

Performing upgrades and automating them:

* :doc:`In-place upgrade to Ubuntu Pro <upgrade-in-place-from-lts-to-pro>`
* :doc:`Upgrade from Focal to Jammy <upgrade-from-focal-to-jammy>`
* :doc:`Configure automated updates <automatically-update-ubuntu-instances>`


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   Launch instance using CLI <launch-ubuntu-ec2-instance>
   Find images <find-ubuntu-images>  
   Launch a desktop <launch-ubuntu-desktop>
   Build an Ubuntu Pro AMI <build-pro-ami-using-packer>
   Create CloudFormation templates <build-cloudformation-templates>
   Install NVIDIA drivers <install-nvidia-drivers>
   Configure multiple NICs <automatically-setup-multiple-nics>
   In-place upgrade to Ubuntu Pro <upgrade-in-place-from-lts-to-pro>
   Upgrade from Focal to Jammy <upgrade-from-focal-to-jammy>
   Configure automated updates <automatically-update-ubuntu-instances>