Automated EC2 INSTANCE backup - [ Project -3 ]

Key Features:

- Automated daily/weekly backups of EC2 instances using AMIs and EBS snapshots.

- Custom retention policies to manage backup lifecycle and reduce storage costs.

- Secure backup process within a VPC, ensuring data privacy and compliance.

- Event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda for seamless automation.

- Notifications via Amazon SNS for backup status and failures.

Technologies Used:

- AWS EC2, AMI, EBS Snapshots, VPC

- AWS Lambda, CloudWatch Events, IAM

- Python (Boto3) for scripting automation

- Amazon SNS for notifications

This project demonstrates my ability to design scalable, cost-effective, and secure cloud solutions while automating critical operational tasks.

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I added my # Automated EC2 Instance Backup using AMI and Snapshots in a VPC

This project implements an automated backup solution for AWS EC2 instances using Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and EBS snapshots within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). The system ensures data durability, disaster recovery, and compliance with backup policies by leveraging AWS services like Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM roles.

## Features

- Automated Backups: Schedule daily/weekly backups of EC2 instances using AMIs and EBS snapshots.

- Retention Policies: Customizable retention policies to manage backup lifecycle and optimize storage costs.

- VPC Integration: Secure backup process within a VPC to ensure data privacy and compliance.

- Event-Driven Architecture: Utilizes AWS Lambda for seamless automation triggered by CloudWatch Events.

- Notifications: Backup status and failure alerts sent via Amazon SNS.

## Technologies Used

- AWS Services: EC2, AMI, EBS Snapshots, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, SNS

- Programming: Python (Boto3) for scripting automation

- Infrastructure as Code: AWS CloudFormation (optional, if used)

## Repository Structure

automated-ec2-backup/

├── lambda/ # Lambda function code for backup automation

├── scripts/ # Additional scripts for setup and configuration

├── cloudformation/ # CloudFormation templates for infrastructure deployment (optional)

├── README.md # Project documentation

└── LICENSE # License file

## How It Works

1. Backup Automation: A Lambda function is triggered by a CloudWatch Event to create AMIs and EBS snapshots of specified EC2 instances.

2. Retention Management: The function enforces retention policies to delete outdated backups, reducing storage costs.

3. Notifications: Amazon SNS sends notifications for backup success/failure events.

4. Security: All operations are performed within a VPC, and IAM roles ensure least-privilege access.

## Setup Instructions

1. Clone this repository:

bash

git clone https://github.com/your-username/automated-ec2-backup.git

2. Deploy the Lambda function and configure CloudWatch Events using the provided scripts or CloudFormation templates.

3. Configure IAM roles and permissions for secure access.

4. Set up SNS notifications for backup status alerts.

## Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests for improvements.

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