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Setting Up SonarQube on an AWS EC2 Instance

SonarQube is a powerful tool for continuous inspection of code quality, providing detailed reports on bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells. Setting up SonarQube on an AWS Virtual Machine (EC2) can help streamline your development workflow and ensure high code quality. Here’s a brief guide to get you started. Step 1: Launch an AWS EC2 Instance Log in to the AWS Management Console: Navigate to the AWS Management Console and sign in with your credentials. Launch an EC2 Instance: Go to the EC2 Dashboard and click on “Launch Instance”. Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). For simplicity, you can select an Ubuntu Server AMI. Select an instance type (e.g., t2.medium) that meets the minimum requirements for running SonarQube. Configure instance details, add storage, and configure security groups to allow HTTP (port 9000) and SSH (port 22) access. Review and launch the instance. Step 2: Install SonarQube on the EC2 Instance Connect to the EC2 Instance: Use SSH to connect to your instance: s...

Creating AWS Kubernetes Service (EKS) Using Azure DevOps and Terraform

In this blog post, we’ll walk through the process of setting up an AWS Kubernetes Service (EKS) using Azure DevOps and Terraform. We’ll cover the essential Terraform configuration files: providers.tf, main.tf, variables.tf, output.tf, and Kubernetes manifests: deployment.yaml and services.yaml. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to integrate Azure DevOps with AWS. Prerequisites AWS account with necessary permissions to create EKS clusters. Azure DevOps account. Terraform installed on your local machine. AWS CLI configured on your local machine. Step 1: Setting Up Terraform Configuration Files providers.tf This file specifies the providers required for Terraform to interact with AWS. provider "aws" { region = var.aws_region } variables.tf Define the variables used in the Terraform configuration. variable "aws_region" { description = "The AWS region to deploy resources" default = "us-west-2" } variable "cluster_name" { descript...

Creating a Service Connection on Azure DevOps to Authenticate AWS

Introduction Integrating AWS with Azure DevOps allows you to leverage the powerful CI/CD capabilities of Azure DevOps while managing your infrastructure and applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). To enable this integration, you need to create a service connection in Azure DevOps that authenticates with AWS. This blog post will guide you through the steps to set up this service connection. Prerequisites AWS Account: Ensure you have an active AWS account. Azure DevOps Account: Ensure you have an active Azure DevOps organization and project. IAM User in AWS: Create an IAM user in AWS with the necessary permissions. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Create an IAM User in AWS Open the AWS Management Console. Navigate to IAM (Identity and Access Management). Click Users in the left-hand menu, then click Add user . Provide a username (e.g., “AzureDevOpsUser”). Select Programmatic access for the access type. Click Next: Permissions. 2. Attach Policies to the IAM User On the Permissions page, clic...

Deploy EC2 instance on AWS

In today's digital age, cloud computing has become an essential part of modern businesses . Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud service provider that offers a wide range of services to businesses and individuals. One of the most popular AWS services is Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of deploying an EC2 instance on AWS. Step 1: Create an AWS Account To use AWS services, you need to create an AWS account. If you already have an account, skip this step. If not, go to the AWS website and click on the " Create an AWS account " button. Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to complete the account creation process. Step 2: Navigate to EC2 Dashboard Once you have created your AWS account, log in to the AWS Management Console. From the console, navigate to the EC2 dashboard by clicking on the " EC2 " link under the " Comput...

Top Cloud Service Providers

The rise of cloud computing has led to an explosion of cloud service providers, all vying for customers looking to move their data and applications to the cloud . With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which provider to go with. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the top cloud service providers and what makes them stand out. Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS is the undisputed leader in cloud computing, holding the lion's share of the market. With a wide range of services, from compute to storage to databases to machine learning, AWS offers everything you need to build and run your applications in the cloud. Some of the most popular services include Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) . AWS also has a massive ecosystem of third-party tools and services, making it easy to integrate with other technologies you may already be using. Additionally, AWS has a strong...

Azure vs AWS vs GCP vs IBM Cloud vs Alibaba Cloud

Azure vs AWS vs GCP vs IBM Cloud vs Alibaba Cloud When it comes to cloud computing services, there are many options available in the market . Each cloud service provider has its own set of offerings and advantages. In this blog post, we’ll compare the five largest cloud service providers, including Azure, AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. Azure Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services such as virtual machines, storage, and databases. Azure has a strong focus on hybrid cloud solutions and offers a strong platform for Windows and .NET applications. Additionally, Azure provides a large network of partners and developers, making it easy to find support and resources for your applications. AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the market leader in cloud computing and offers a vast array of services for both small and large businesses. AWS offers reliable and scalable infrastructure, making it a popular choice for large organizations. Addition...

Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Virtual Network on AWS

Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Virtual Network on AWS In this guide, we will show you how to create a virtual network (VPC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Log in to the AWS Management Console Open your browser and log in to the AWS Management Console using your AWS account credentials. Step 2: Launch the Amazon VPC service Click on the "Services" option in the navigation menu and select "VPC." This will launch the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) service. Step 3: Create a VPC Click on the "Start VPC wizard" button and select "VPC with a Single Public Subnet." Provide a name for your VPC and select the region where you want to create it. Step 4: Configure subnet settings In the next step, you can configure the subnet settings, such as the subnet name and CIDR block. You can also specify the availability zone for your subnet. Step 5: Review and create Finally, review the settings you have provided and...

Step-by-Step Guide to Create an Ubuntu 18.04 Virtual Machine on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Step-by-Step Guide to Create an Ubuntu 18.04 Virtual Machine on Amazon Web Services (AWS) In this guide, we will walk you through the process of creating an Ubuntu 18.04 virtual machine on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Log in to the AWS Management Console Open your browser and log in to the AWS Management Console using your AWS account credentials. Step 2: Launch an EC2 instance Click on the "Services" drop-down menu and select "EC2" to launch the EC2 management console. From there, click on the "Launch Instance" button to start the process of creating a new EC2 instance. Step 3: Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) In the next screen, you need to choose the Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that you want to use for your virtual machine. Search for "Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS" and select the appropriate AMI. Step 4: Choose an instance type Next, choose an instance type based on your computing requirements. AWS pr...

How to install Jenkins on Amazon EC2 Instance (Ubuntu - 18.04)?

Installing Jenkins on an Amazon EC2 Instance (Ubuntu 18.04) Jenkins is a popular open-source automation server that helps developers automate parts of the software development process. In this guide, we will show you how to install Jenkins on an Amazon EC2 instance running Ubuntu 18.04. Before you start, make sure you have an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account and an EC2 instance running Ubuntu 18.04. Step 1: Update the System To begin, log in to your EC2 instance and update the system to ensure all the packages are up to date: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade Step 2: Install Java Jenkins requires Java to be installed on the system. To install Java, run the following commands: sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk Step 3: Add the Jenkins Repository Add the Jenkins repository to your system's list of software sources: wget -q -O - https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian/jenkins.io.key | sudo apt-key add - sudo sh -c 'echo deb https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian binary/ > /etc/apt/sources...

How to install AWS System Manager (SSM) Agent on windows using PowerShell?

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Welcome to itscloudhub!! In the previous post, we were looked how to install AWS SSM Agent on Linux Distribution. In this blog post, we will discuss how to install AWS SSM Agent on Windows machine. https://www.itscloudhub.com/2022/03/how-to-install-aws-system-manager-ssm.html AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) is preinstalled, by default, on the following Amazon Machine Images (AMIs): 1. Windows Server 2008-2012 R2 AMIs published in November 2016 or later 2. Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 If your managed instance is a Windows Server 2008-2012 R2 instance created before November 2016, then EC2Config processes Systems Manager requests on your instance. We recommend that you upgrade your existing instances to use the latest version of EC2Config . By using the latest EC2Config installer, you install SSM Agent side-by-side with EC2Config. This side-by-side version of SSM Agent is compatible with your instances created from earlier Windows Server AMIs and allows you to use SSM fe...

How to install AWS System Manager (SSM) Agent on Linux Distributions?

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Welcome to itscloudhub!! In this blog post, we will discuss how to install SSM agent on Linux distributions. What is AWS SSM agent? AWS System Manager Agent is a software that can be installed and configured on an Amazon EC2 instance, On-premises server or a Virtual Machine. This agents can help System Manager to update, configure and manage these resources.  This agent processes request from System Manager and execute them as specified in the request with their nodes. Also, sends the execution status back to the System Manager by using Amazon Message Delivery Service. Let us going to install SSM agent. Amazon Linux SSM Agent is installed, by default, on Amazon Linux Base Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) dated 2017.09 and later. SSM Agent is also installed, by default, on Amazon Linux 2 AMIs and Amazon Linux 2 ECS-Optimized Base AMIs. You must manually install SSM Agent on other versions of Linux. Managed nodes created from an Amazon Linux AMI that use a proxy must run a current versio...

How to create Amazon EC2 Instance (Ubuntu -18.04)?

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Welcome to itscloudhub!! In this blog post, we will discuss how to create EC2 instance on AWS.  What is Amazon EC2? Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is one of the compute services offered by AWS which helps users to create highly scalable and highly available virtual instances to run their services without owning any physical servers. How to create EC2 Instance (Ubuntu -18.04) on AWS? In this blog, we will be create a EC2 Instance (Ubuntu -18.04) on AWS. For that, we need to login AWS console and find EC2 service on search for services. Click EC2 and go to EC2 dashboard . It will show you the list of  Instances which was already created like in the below image. Click Launch Instances to create a new Instance. First step is to choose AMI (Amazon Machine Image), here I am choosing Ubuntu 18.04. Note: Amazon Machine Image is nothing but its like a template which was already available on AWS. Also, we had an option to choose AMI's from AWS marketplace. Next, we need to choose...