An AMI (Amazon Machine Image) is a template that contains the software configuration needed to deploy a virtual Endpoint Security (HX) appliance (known as an instance in AWS). The software configuration includes the operating system, application server, and applications that are needed to launch the instance.
The following table summarizes the steps to launch an Endpoint Security (HX) instance in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Note
This document provides the basic steps for launching Trellix virtual appliances, and assumes familiarity with launching virtual machines in AWS. For comprehensive information, see the AWS documentation provided by Amazon.
Task | Description |
|---|---|
1. Ensure that requirements are met. | See AWS Requirements |
2. Launch the instance. | For instructions, see Launching an Endpoint Security instance on AWS. |
3. (Optional) Apply the activation code and configure the initial admin password for the appliance. | See Performing the initial configuration of an Endpoint Security instance. |
4. Perform the initial configuration of the appliance. | See Performing the initial configuration of an Endpoint Security instance. |