AWS App Runner is a fully managed service that makes it easy to deploy and scale web applications. It takes care of all the infrastructure, so you can focus on building your applications.
Prerequisites
- An AWS account
- A source code repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
- A Dockerfile or build specification
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create a Service
- Launch App Runner: In the AWS Management Console, search for "App Runner" and launch the service.
- Create Service: Click on "Create service".
- Provide Service Details: Enter a name for your service and select your source code repository.
2. Configure Service
- Configure Service: Specify the build and deployment settings for your service, including the Dockerfile or build specification, environment variables, and scaling configurations.
3. Create Service
- Create Service: Click on "Create service" to deploy your application.
4. View Service Details
- View Details: Once your service is deployed, you can view its details, including the URL, status, and metrics.
5. Access Application
- Access Application: Use the provided URL to access your deployed application.
Additional Considerations
- Deployment Strategies: Choose from different deployment strategies like Canary deployments or Blue/Green deployments.
- Scaling: App Runner automatically scales your application based on traffic.
- Custom Domains: Use custom domains to map your application to a specific domain name.
- Integration: Integrate App Runner with other AWS services like CodePipeline for continuous delivery.