> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# AWS Lambda labs Instructions and Fair Usage Policy
> This article provides instructions and guidelines for deploying and testing AWS Lambda functions in a live environment.
In this hands-on AWS Lambda lab, you’ll deploy and test serverless functions in a live environment. To ensure optimal performance and fair usage for all participants, please adhere to the following guidelines.
An AWS client machine with the [AWS CLI][2] is pre-configured for you. Confirm your environment is set to **us-east-1** before proceeding.
## Usage Limits and Guidelines
| Resource | Constraint |
| ------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Lab Duration | 60 minutes per session |
| Supported Region | **us-east-1** (only) |
| Function Timeout | ≤ 10 seconds |
| Memory Allocation | ≤ 512 MB |
| Invocation Quota | ≤ 300 calls per lab |
| Configuration Edits | Disabled after creation |
If you exceed the timeout or memory cap, your function’s settings will revert to defaults (3 s timeout, 128 MB memory). Surpassing 300 invocations will automatically delete the Lambda function.
### Quick-Start Checklist
1. Verify your AWS CLI is working:
```bash theme={null}
aws sts get-caller-identity
```
2. Confirm region:
```bash theme={null}
aws configure get region
# should return us-east-1
```
3. When creating a new function, specify:
* `--timeout 10`
* `--memory-size 512`
4. Monitor invocations:
```bash theme={null}
aws lambda get-function-metrics --function-name MyFunction
```
## Links and References
* [AWS Lambda service][1] – Official documentation for serverless functions.
* [AWS CLI][2] – Command-Line Interface user guide.
[1]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/welcome.html
[2]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-chap-welcome.html