Deploy Docker to AWS EC2 with GitHub Actions

Take your Dockerized application and deploy it to Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (AWS EC2) in a few steps.
Github Actions is a CI/CD platform which allows you to automate your build, test, and deployment pipeline. A GitHub Actions workflow is trigged when an event happens in your repository.
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[@karenjuliethchavesballeste8195]

I love it ! so simple ,easy , neat...everything I need

[@Bitovi]

Hey Karen! We're so glad you found it useful!

[@daniel_bailo]

it's possible to force to run unittests and if all them passed, then deploy?

[@Bitovi]

Hey @MrDanBailo! Great question and I saw you found our Discord. Thanks for popping in and asking your question there. I know Leo is working on getting you a good answer. 😊

[@pele220]

will this work when we try to deploy to a VPC peering setup ?

[@Bitovi]

Hey there! We are currently doing a deploy using the default VPC. So as long as the default VPC have that configuration, it will work. If that's not the case, feel free to open an issue in our repo, or contact us through our Discord channel - discord.gg/MeFeRs99. We have a plan to add the ability to create a new VPC or use an existing one in our roadmap. So stay tuned!

[@diegoalcade8530]

If this create an ec2 instance and cannot use an existing one, can i then acces the ec2 some way?

[@Bitovi]

Hey! Thanks for your question. To clarify, are you asking if you can use an existing EC2 instance? Also, feel free to join us on Discord and ask your question there. It's sometimes helpful if you want to share code snippets, etc. discord.gg/e89835ZmZP

[@Bitovi]

Hey @diegoalcade8530, You could use any of the defaults connections methods present here. (docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ec2-instance-connect-methods.html) If you don't have but want or need the ssh keys, you create a secret in AWS Secret Manager by setting up the option create_keypair_sm_entry to true. (github.com/marketplace/actions/deploy-docker-to-aws-ec2#ec2-inputs)

[@huzailhassan4021]

hello, any way we can use an existing ec2? thanks

[@Bitovi]

Hey Huzail, Thanks for your suggestion! Our action can’t use an existing EC2 at this time. That said, this is a fantastic feature request for a future enhancement! If you haven’t already created an issue ticket for the enhancement, we will be sure to post it up in the next 24 hours. And stay connected with us by joining our Discord server, we can keep you updated there. discord.gg/J7ejFsZnJ4

[@huzailhassan4021]

@@Bitovi hello, where do i create a issue ticket? thanks

[@Bitovi]

@@huzailhassan4021 You can find the repo on GitHub here: github.com/bitovi/github-actions-deploy-docker-to-ec2/issues

[@BorysPratsiuk]

@@Bitovi is posible to work with existing EC2 now?

[@Bitovi]

@@BorysPratsiuk thanks for checking in! It is not possible at this time. However, we do have it on our roadmap.

[@ankushagarwal7378]

how to create a env in container or pass env file in container ?

[@Bitovi]

Hey Ankush! Great question. There is a specific section in the README (github.com/marketplace/actions/deploy-docker-to-aws-ec2#environment-variables) for this specific question. We allow multiple sources, all available in your app folder inside your EC2 instance as an .env file. Of course, if you have trouble finding it or just want to connect, join us on Discord: discord.gg/J7ejFsZnJ4

[@santy_dev4620]

is it compatible with the aws free tier?

[@Bitovi]

@santy_dev Yes, this github action supports the free tier AWS. However be aware that you, as the implementer, will need to ensure the resources that are used are free tier. For example, the EC2 instance size should be t2.small to ensure free tier resources are used.

[@Bitovi]

If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us on Discord - discord.gg/J7ejFsZnJ4

[@user-ps5kt7ye3f]

i think it's t2.micro not small *cmiiw @@Bitovi

[@DerberAlter]

Nice video. How do I get my AW_ACCESS_KEY and so on?

[@Bitovi]

Hey Derber! This was such a good question that our DevOps team created another video just to answer it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWWraWSJoJ16e80 Let us know how it goes and thanks for inspiring a new video!

[@Bitovi]

And if you have additional questions, we're always around to answer questions directly in our Discord - discord.gg/J7ejFsZnJ4