Deploying the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance in Your Amazon AWS Environment

When it comes to securing your organization's sensitive data and applications, having a reliable virtual appliance is crucial. The BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance provides an efficient way to deploy this security solution within your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deploying the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance in your AWS environment.

Step 1: Add Your AWS Account ID

To begin with, enter your Commercial AWS Account ID or Government AWS Account ID in the text box and click 'Add Account ID.' This step ensures that your SRA Virtual Appliance is shared with your Amazon AWS account as a Private Amazon Machine Image (AMI) within an hour.

Step 2: Link Your AWS Account

Open the email you received from BeyondTrust Technical Support and select the 'Link your AWS account(s)' link to be redirected to the BeyondTrust site. By linking your AWS account, you can easily manage and monitor your SRA Virtual Appliance.

DNS Hostname Registration

As an administrator, it is also your responsibility to register the DNS hostname for your site. This step enables secure communication between your virtual appliance and other components in your environment.

Prerequisites

Before deploying the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance, you must have an Amazon AWS account and support plan already configured. Make sure you meet these prerequisites before proceeding with the deployment process.

Deployment Steps

To deploy the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance into your Amazon AWS environment, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your AWS Management Console.

2. Navigate to the EC2 dashboard and click 'Launch Instance.'

3. Select 'Community AMIs' and search for the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance AMI.

4. Choose the desired instance type and configure the instance settings as needed.

5. Launch the instance and wait for it to become available.

By following these simple steps, you can successfully deploy the BeyondTrust SRA Virtual Appliance in your Amazon AWS environment. With this virtual appliance, you can ensure the security of your organization's sensitive data and applications within your cloud-based infrastructure.

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