ec2

A reference for how I manually created a new EC2 instance and transferred my companies data/processes over without noticeable downtime.

I hate moving products from server to server. Over the years I have documenting how to setup certain packages and tools on a case by case basis but I have never documented how I setup a completely new server. I decided to move all my companies products over to EC2

Amazon is a powerhouse of a company. Massive household name. I am a 'Prime' member and oftentimes I buy things on Amazon even though they are more expensive just because it is easier. Many non-webdev types are unaware that Amazon is also a massive player in the web services space