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The IoT server on Amazon Web Services, in a few clicks

Some weeks ago, we released Ubuntu Snap packages for installing the IoT server easily on Ubuntu Core, or Ubuntu 16.04.

Today we have updated the instructions for a more reliable setup, especially for keeping the MongoDB instance running after a reboot. Moreover, we have prepared an AMI (Amazon Machine Image) that allows deploying a sandboxed IoT server instance in a few clicks. As with any other AMI, you can specify the instance size, network, security groups, SSH keys, and so on.

Launching the instance

Search for thinger in the Community AMIs

The only requirement is to search for the Thinger.io AMI when launching the instance.

Find the image

Search for thinger in the Community AMIs when launching the instance.

Pick the latest version

It is recommended to install the latest version available, as you get the latest features by default.

Open the ports

In the security groups, open the SSH port, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP 25200 and TCP 25202.

Open your server

Use your own Internet of Things server by accessing your host IP address. Enjoy!
AWS launch wizard at Step 1, Choose an Amazon Machine Image: in Community AMIs, a search for 'thinger' returns one result, thinger-maker-server-1.2.0 (ami-b2aaafd4), Thinger.io IoT Maker Server, 64-bit, with a Select button
Step 1 of the launch wizard: the Thinger.io IoT Maker Server image, found by searching for thinger in the Community AMIs.

The instance at a glance

Open in the security group
SSHHTTPHTTPSTCP 25200TCP 25202
Updates
Once installed, the server instance can be updated by using the snap mechanism

As recommended in April 2017.

Your own instance on AWS, managed for you

A dedicated Thinger.io server in the AWS region you choose.

See Private CloudRun it on your own servers