Amazon Single Node

Introduction

After creating an amazon account (https://aws.amazon.com/), you can start a machine on Amazon using the GotCloud AMI.

The GotCloud AMI contains:

1. GotCloud
2. Reference Files
3. Demo, see GotCloud: Amazon Demo for instructions on running the demo.

Starting the GotCloud AMI

1. Go to the EC2 Dashboard: https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/v2/home?region=us-east-1#
   1. If it is not already selected, select N. Virginia from the dropdown menu in the upper right hand corner of the dashboard.
      • The GotCloud AMI is currently only in the US East (N. Virginia) region, so be sure you are set to that.
   2. Select the Launch Instance button on the dashboard