AULA 02: Migrando nossa app para a AWS e realizando deploy

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide for migrating an application to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and performing a deployment. The process involves utilizing various AWS services and Linux commands, making it essential for developers looking to leverage cloud technologies for their applications.

Step 1: Setting Up Your AWS Account

• Create an AWS Account: If you don’t have an AWS account, visit the AWS website and click on "Create an AWS Account".
• Select a Free Tier: During the sign-up process, choose the Free Tier option to explore AWS services without incurring charges.
• Verify Your Identity: Follow the prompts to verify your identity through a phone number and credit card.

Step 2: Configuring IAM Roles and Policies

• Access the IAM Console: Navigate to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) console from the AWS Management Console.
• Create a New User:
  • Click on "Users" and then "Add user".
  • Enter a username and select "Programmatic access" for access type.
• Set Permissions:
  • Choose "Attach existing policies directly".
  • Select policies that grant necessary permissions for your application (e.g., Amazon S3, EC2, etc.).
• Review and Create User: Review the settings and create the user. Make sure to save the access key ID and secret access key.

Step 3: Preparing Your Application

• Local Environment Setup: Ensure your application is running locally. Use tools like Docker if your application requires containerization.
• Dependencies: Check and document any dependencies your application needs to run.

Step 4: Deploying Your Application to AWS

• Choose a Deployment Service: Decide whether you will use Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, or another service for deployment.
• Using Elastic Beanstalk:
  • Open the Elastic Beanstalk console.
  • Click "Create Application" and enter the application name.
  • Select the platform your application uses (e.g., Node.js, Python).
• Upload Your Code:
  • Click on "Upload and Deploy".
  • Select the version of the application to upload and follow the prompts to complete the deployment.

Step 5: Configuring the Environment

• Environment Variables: Set any necessary environment variables in the Elastic Beanstalk configuration.
• Database Setup: If your application requires a database, consider using Amazon RDS. Create a new database instance and configure it accordingly.

Step 6: Testing Your Deployment

• Access the Application URL: After deployment, access the application using the provided URL.
• Run Tests: Conduct tests to ensure that all features are functioning as expected.
• Monitor Logs: Use the Elastic Beanstalk console to check logs for any errors or issues.

Conclusion

Migrating your application to AWS and deploying it can significantly enhance your project's scalability and reliability. In this tutorial, we covered setting up an AWS account, configuring IAM roles, preparing and deploying your application, and testing the deployment. As a next step, consider exploring additional AWS services to further optimize your application, such as AWS Lambda for serverless functions or Amazon CloudFront for content delivery.