This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Noor Fatima
As your application scales, you may need additional storage. Here’s how you can easily attach a new volume to your EC2 instance:
Steps to Attach a New Volume
Step 1: Create a New Volume
- Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard: Open the AWS Management Console and go to the EC2 Dashboard.
- Create Volume: In the left-hand menu, click on “Volumes” under “Elastic Block Store,” then click “Create Volume.”
- Configure Volume: Choose the volume type, size, and availability zone (ensure it matches your instance’s availability zone).
Step 2: Attach the Volume to Your Instance
- Select Volume: In the Volumes list, select the volume you just created.
- Attach Volume: Click “Actions” and then “Attach Volume.”
- Add Screenshot: Show the “Attach Volume” option in the Actions menu.
- Choose Instance: Select the instance you want to attach the volume to from the list.
- Device Name: Assign a device name (e.g., /dev/sdf).
- Attach: Click “Attach Volume.”
By following these steps, you’ll successfully add a new volume to your EC2 instance, ready for further configuration.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Noor Fatima