Amazon AWS

Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides the cloud infrastructure needed to run Avalanche nodes, validators, and blockchain applications at scale. With AWS's global network of data centers, comprehensive compute services, and enterprise security, organizations can deploy reliable Avalanche infrastructure with the flexibility and scale that AWS provides.

Features

• Global Infrastructure: Deploy across AWS's worldwide network of regions
• Scalable Compute: EC2 instances optimized for blockchain workloads
• High Availability: Multi-AZ deployments for maximum uptime
• Enterprise Security: Comprehensive security controls and compliance certifications
• Managed Blockchain: AWS Managed Blockchain service for simplified deployment
• Cost Optimization: Flexible pricing with reserved and spot instances

Getting Started

To deploy Avalanche infrastructure on AWS:

1. AWS Account: Create or access your AWS account
2. Select Region: Choose appropriate AWS region for your deployment
3. Configure Infrastructure: Set up EC2 instances, storage, and networking
4. Deploy Node: Install and configure Avalanche node software
5. Monitor: Use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and alerting

Documentation

For AWS blockchain documentation, visit AWS Managed Blockchain Docs.

Use Cases

• Validator Hosting: Run Avalanche validators on AWS infrastructure
• Full Node Operations: Deploy full nodes for application backends
• L1 Infrastructure: Host infrastructure for Avalanche L1 networks
• Development Environments: Create dev/test environments for Avalanche development

Conclusion

AWS provides the flexible, scalable cloud infrastructure needed to run Avalanche validators and nodes, with enterprise-grade security and global reach for professional blockchain operations.