🚀Guide to Deploy a Ruby on Rails App Using AWS EC2

Deploying a Ruby on Rails (RoR) application using AWS EC2 can seem complex, but with the right guidance, it becomes manageable. This blog will take you step by step through the process, helping you get your RoR app up and running on AWS EC2. 💻🚀

Step 1: Set Up an AWS EC2 Instance

First, create an EC2 instance that will act as the server to host your application.

1. Log in to AWS: Go to the AWS Management Console and log in.
2. Launch an Instance:
— Navigate to EC2 under the “Services” tab.
— Click Launch Instance.
3. Select AMI: Choose Ubuntu Server (recommended for Rails deployments).
4. Choose Instance Type: Select `t2.micro` for a small app (free tier) or a larger instance for higher resource needs.
5. Configure Instance:
— Keep the default settings but ensure to configure security groups to allow HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH access.
6. Add Storage: The default 8GB is fine for small applications.
7. Launch: Click Review and Launch. You will need to create a key pair to securely access the instance.

🚨 Pro Tip: Make sure to download and keep your private key (`.pem` file) safe, as you’ll need it to SSH into the server.

Step 2: Connect to Your EC2 Instance