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Deploying a Game with AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Deploying a Game with AWS Elastic Beanstalk

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Introduction

Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial on deploying a game using AWS Elastic Beanstalk. In this guide, we will walk through the process of creating an application, setting up a web server environment, and deploying a Dockerized game using Elastic Beanstalk.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • An AWS account with the necessary permissions.

  • Docker installed on your local machine.

  • A Dockerfile for your game setup.

Step 1: Login to the AWS Console

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the AWS Management Console.

  2. Log in with your AWS account credentials.

Step 2: Search for the Elastic Beanstalk Service

  1. In the AWS Management Console, use the search bar at the top and type "Elastic Beanstalk."

  2. Click on the Elastic Beanstalk service in the search results.

Step 3: Create a New Application

  1. In the Elastic Beanstalk dashboard, click "Create Application."

Step 4: Select Web Server Environment

  1. Choose the type of environment that will host your application. Here, we select the web server environment.

Step 5: Name the Application

  1. Provide a name for your application.

Step 6: Name Environment and Add Description

  1. Assign a name to the environment and include a brief description.

  2. You can leave the domain name blank for an auto-generated value.

Step 7: Choose Docker Platform

  1. Select the Managed Platform and specify Docker as the platform type.

Step 8: Upload Docker File

  1. Opt for "Upload your code" and upload the Dockerfile you've created. Here's an example Dockerfile:

  2.    FROM ubuntu:22.04

   RUN apt-get update
   RUN apt-get install -y nginx zip curl

   RUN echo "daemon off;" >>/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
   RUN curl -o /var/www/html/master.zip -L https://github.com/ArjunMnn/2048-game/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
   RUN cd /var/www/html/ && unzip master.zip && mv 2048-game-master/* . && rm -rf 2048-game-master master.zip

   EXPOSE 80

   CMD ["/usr/sbin/nginx", "-c", "/etc/nginx/nginx.conf"]

Step 9: Select Free Tier Eligible Option

  1. Choose the option that falls under the AWS Free Tier to ensure cost-effective deployment.

Step 10: Configure Service Access

Step 11: Review and Submit

  1. Review the settings and click "Create" to confirm the deployment.

Step 12: Initiate Environment Creation

  1. The process of creating the environment will begin. Wait for the deployment to complete.

Step 13: Load the Domain

  1. After successful environment creation, access your game using the provided domain.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully deployed a game using AWS Elastic Beanstalk. Your game should now be accessible via the provided domain, providing a scalable and cost-effective hosting solution.

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