AWS Cloud Map AWS labs step by step with screenshot

 

1. Create a Service Discovery Namespace

• Navigate to Cloud Map Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Cloud Map" and select the service.
• Create Namespace: Click "Create namespace".
• Configure Namespace:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • Type: Choose the desired namespace type (e.g., "DNS").
• Create Namespace: Click "Create namespace".

AWS Cloud Map Console showing the creation of a namespace

2. Create a Service

• Select Namespace: Choose the newly created namespace.
• Create Service: Click "Create service".
• Configure Service:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • Service type: Choose the desired service type (e.g., "DNS").
  • Discovery type: Choose the discovery type (e.g., "Private").
  • Health check: Configure health check settings (if applicable).
• Create Service: Click "Create service".

AWS Cloud Map Console showing the creation of a service

3. Register Instances with the Service

• Select Service: Choose the newly created service.
• Register Instances: Click "Register instances".
• Configure Instances:
  • Instances: Specify the instances or containers you want to register.
  • Attributes: Add any relevant attributes for the instances.
• Register: Click "Register".

AWS Cloud Map Console showing the registration of instances with a service

4. Use the Service Discovery Name

• Obtain Service Discovery Name: Use the service discovery name provided by Cloud Map.
• Use in Application: Use the service discovery name in your application's configuration or code to discover instances.

application's configuration file or code using the service discovery name

5. Additional Considerations

• Namespace Types: Choose the appropriate namespace type based on your requirements (e.g., HTTP, DNS).
• Service Types: Select the service type that matches your discovery needs (e.g., DNS, HTTP).
• Health Checks: Configure health checks to ensure only healthy instances are registered.
• Attributes: Use attributes to provide additional information about instances.