How to create an ec2 instances for ECS cluster

Question

How do I create an ec2 instances that is compatible and can be added to an empty ECS cluster. Is there an existing Image avaliabe that I can use? or Do I create an vm from scratch and install if so what all do I need to setup in the ec2 instance.

Answer 1

Use one of the ECS optimized AMIs . IT will come with everything preinstalled.

Once this has been done you'll need to add the ECS instance to the cluster. Instructions here: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonECS/latest/developerguide/launch_container_instance.html