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Deploy Static Websites to AWS using 10 lines of YAML

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Date Published
Author
Sean Holung
Word Count
1,423
Language
English
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Summary

The AWS Static Website component streamlines the process of deploying a static website on AWS S3, with the option to add a CloudFront CDN, making it accessible through a simple interface using YAML or JSON. Designed to simplify infrastructure management, it requires only basic knowledge of YAML or JSON, an AWS account, and a static website understanding, while leveraging Pulumi to handle complex tasks. Users can quickly set up a complete website by configuring minimal parameters, and the component manages resources like an Amazon S3 bucket, optional CloudFront CDN, Route 53 DNS records, and SSL/TLS certificates. Pulumi also facilitates easy updates and modifications, tracking changes and applying them with subsequent deployments, while offering a preview of resource modifications before confirming deployment or deletion, ensuring efficient resource management and cost control.