Ubuntu Server on Amazon EC2
Amazon's Elastic Computing (EC2) cloud allows you to build on-demand virtual systems on almost any scale with minimal in-house hardware requirements. Amazon EC2 fits perfectly with Ubuntu Server Edition's modularity, virtualization capabilities, range of applications and optimised performance.
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Set up securitySet up security to manage and access your service.
Set up your cloudDownload and install a tool to allow you to start and stop instances.
You can use either Elastic Fox or Euca2ools for free. Euca2ools is open source and comes with Ubuntu Server.
You can also use a management tool like Canonical's Landscape, Rightscale or Cohesive.
ManageUse your selected tool to choose and start your machine instances.
You will also use this tool to manage your instances in future.
AMI identifiers are available here
Set up applicationsAccess your instances to set up the applications you want to provide on your cloud instance from any location.
Consider your support options- There are forums in the community dedicated to discussing cloud topics, as well as IRC in the #ubuntu-server channel on Freenode
- Canonical offers a training course on Cloud Computing
- If you need professional support for your organisation, Canonical offer business hours and 24x7 coverage for a specific number of machines or an entire site.
- If you need consultancy, Canonical consultants can work with you at each stage of the cloud-building process: assessment, proof of concept, deployment and audit.
