In the vast universe of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) stands as a colossus, offering a plethora of services that empower businesses to scale, innovate, and operate more efficiently.

At the heart of AWS’s offerings are Virtual Machines (VMs), the dynamos that drive the computing power behind thousands of enterprises globally.

This article delves into the essentials of AWS VMs, their significance, operational enhancements through middleware, and a step-by-step guide to setting them up and managing them effectively.