SETUP macOS EC2 instance on AWS using Dedicated Hosts

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October 29, 2024

Last modified: 10/29/2024, 9:09 pm

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To set up a macOS instance on AWS, you first need to configure Dedicated Hosts. Dedicated Hosts allow you to provision EC2 instances on physical servers fully dedicated for your use.

  • Login to your AWS account and navigate to EC2 instances.
  • Select Dedicated Hosts and click on Allocate Dedicated Host.
  • Fill in the following details as per the screenshot below:
  • Name tag
  • Instance Family: Select "mac1" only.
  • Instance Type: Select "mac1.metal"
  • Availability Zone
  • Ensure you uncheck "Enable" for Host Maintenance.
  • Once the Dedicated Hosts are ready, click on Launch Instances.
  • Enter the details as per the screenshot below:
  • Once the instance is ready, go to the Connect tab and select SSH client.
  • Copy the SSH command and run it on your terminal. Ensure you are in the correct directory where your .pem file is stored.
  • Open VNC and go to File > Add New Connection.
  • Add the private IP of the macOS instance.