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Install Env from Marketplace

Refer to Overview▸, using AutoMQ Cloud requires an initial environment setup. This article explains how to install a BYOC environment from the AWS Marketplace.

In this article, references to AutoMQ product services, AutoMQ services, and AutoMQ specifically refer to AutoMQ HK Limited and its affiliates.

Prerequisites​

Condition 1: Cloud Account Operation Permissions​

To create a BYOC environment, the operating cloud account must be the primary account or an IAM sub-account with the necessary operation permissions. If you are currently using an IAM sub-account on the AWS console, authorization must be granted before proceeding with service activation.

Typically, you can grant the following AWS managed policies to an IAM sub-account to proceed with subsequent deployment and installation:

  • AmazonVPCFullAccess: Permissions to manage Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

  • AmazonEC2FullAccess: Full access to manage EC2 products.

  • AmazonS3FullAccess: Full access to manage object storage S3.

  • AmazonRoute53FullAccess: Full access to manage the Route 53 service.

Condition Two: Prepare VPC​

The AutoMQ BYOC environment is deployed within the user's VPC to ensure data privacy and security. When installing the AutoMQ environment from AWS Marketplace, the following two methods are supported:

  • Automatically create a new VPC installation environment: Select this option to have Marketplace CloudFormation automatically create the VPC and other resources, eliminating the need for manual configuration. This is recommended for initial POCs and testing.

  • VPC Environment Provided by User: Marketplace will not proactively create a VPC network; users must specify an existing VPC network.

If you choose VPC Environment Provided by User, you must refer to Prepare VPC▸ to prepare the VPC network, ensuring it meets AutoMQ's requirements. Failure to do so may result in installation failure.

Procedure​

Step 1: Subscribe to AutoMQ from the Marketplace​

The AutoMQ Cloud BYOC environment installation package is distributed on AWS via Marketplace CloudFormation products. Users can subscribe to AutoMQ from the Marketplace, and the product link is AutoMQ for Kafka (BYOC FreeTier).

Go to AWS Marketplace and visit the product page AutoMQ for Kafka (BYOC FreeTier).

Click Continue to Subscribe. If this is your first visit, please confirm the user agreement.

Select the CloudFormation Template configuration, and fill out the form as prompted.

Step 2: Install the Environment Using the CloudFormation Template​

In the previous step, after selecting the CloudFormation Template configuration, you will be redirected to the CloudFormation product page to create a new Stack.

Follow the prompts to fill in the parameters and continue configuring to start the creation process.

Parameter Settings
Value Description
Stack Name
  • Description: The name of the current CloudFormation Stack.
  • Constraint: This name will be used for naming resource variables. It is recommended to use only uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers.
ExistingVPCId
  • Description: Specify the target VPC Id for environment deployment. If left blank, a new VPC will be automatically created.
ExistingPublicSubnetId
  • Description: Specify the target subnet Id for environment deployment. When setting ExistingVPCId, this parameter must be set for using an existing VPC.
MsgBucket
  • Description: Set the name of the S3 Bucket for messages. This Bucket is used to store Kafka message data.
  • If not set, a new Bucket will be automatically created.
OpsBucket
  • Description: Set the operations S3 Bucket name. This Bucket is used to store AutoMQ's system logs, metrics, etc., and does not contain application data.
  • If not set, a new Bucket will be created automatically.
WebConsoleInstanceType
  • Description: Set the EC2 instance type for deploying the AutoMQ BYOC environment console.
  • Limitation: It is recommended to choose a model with at least 2 cores and 8GB of memory.
SecurityGroupCIDR
  • Description: Set the CIDR for the security group that can access the AutoMQ environment console.
KeyName
  • Description: Set the KeyName for the login certificate of the EC2 instance where the AutoMQ environment console is located.
  • If not set, no EC2 Key will be created, and subsequent SSH login to the EC2 instance will not be possible.

Step 3: Retrieve CloudFormation Outputs and Access the Environment​

After completing the previous installation, check the current CloudFormation Outputs to retrieve initial information for accessing the environment.

Output Returns
Output Description
AutoMQWebConsoleURL
  • The URL address of the AutoMQ BYOC environment console. Users can access this address via a browser or use APIs and Terraform to access the service.
DefaultUserName
  • The initial username for the environment console.
DefaultPassword
  • The initial password for the environment console, which is the instance ID of the corresponding EC2 instance. Users are required to change this upon first login.

Next Steps​

After the environment installation is complete, you can access and use the environment. AutoMQ supports the following two methods:

  • Using AutoMQ through WebUI: Access the console address returned in step 3 via a browser, enter the initial username and password, and you will enter the environment console to create instances and experience the product features. Experience AutoMQ for Kafka▸

  • Using AutoMQ with Terraform:

After the environment setup is complete, users can manage and use AutoMQ through the AutoMQ Terraform Provider. For details on using AutoMQ with Terraform, please refer to the documentation.