ec2 - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud tips and howtos
I use Amazon's ec2 for most of my server needs and then some.
And have decided to document some of these uses, for others benefit.
This is relevant if you:
- Are interested in running servers in the cloud...
- Have a preference for Ubuntu...
- Need tips on how to use these servers...
- Need step by steps how to set up apache, tomcat, postfix etc...
General Tips:
Some handy tips on general usage of ec2.
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Required minimum to follow the rest.
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Explanation of the common instances,
and suggested choices if similar setup to mine.
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Instance types
Different server instances available at different cost levels.
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My suggestions
My recomendation for an ec2 layout of permanent and instances readily available on demand.
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Costs
What costs to expect from using Amazon AWS such as ec2 and S3.
And how to keep them down.
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After awhile you will be making a few of these.
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Data
How to survive instance death.
Howtos:
Step by step howtos for specific use of the elastic cloud:
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Setting up an simple server
as a base for all future server demands.
Based on Canonical's own release images.
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For web sites and applications:
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Hosting and relaying mail through the cloud.
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Using ec2 as a gateway to simplify access to remote pcs (ie. Family helpdesk...)
Helpful links:
Feedback
- If you spot any errors, please let me know.
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If there are elements you want to discuss,
the Ubuntu forums and the Alestic forums are very busy and usefull.
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If you would like committed help from me, consider hiring me?
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If you write/find similar howto, or even one based on these, please let me know so I can link to it!
