Change Instance type of AWS server

Modify instance type with a simple few console clicks. By changing Instance type, we can change the CPU core and RAM of AWS instance.

Procedure

1. Login to AWS management console https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/
2. In the left navigation pane, choose Instances.
3. Select your instance whose instance type needs to change.
4. Click on Actions > select Instance state > click Stop
5. After stopping the aws instance again Click on Actions > Instance Settings > select Change Instance Type
6. Select required Instance type from drop down list > Click Apply
7. Again click on Actions > Instance State > click Start

Rollback Plan

1. Login to AWS management console https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/
2. In the left navigation pane, choose Instances.
3. Select your instance whose instance type needs to change to previous one.
4. Click on Actions > select Instance state > click Stop
5. After stopping the aws instance again Click on Actions > Instance Settings > select Change Instance Type to previous one
6. Select previous Instance type from drop down list > Click Apply
7. Again click on Actions > Instance State > click Start