Docker Container
Q.1: How can I create a Docker container for a Flask Web Server?
Answer:
To complete the process you need to generate a Dockerfile that outlines the configuration of the container. Once you have created the Docker image by executing “docker build ” you can proceed to run the Docker container by utilizing “docker run” and mapping the ports.
Q.2: What is a Task Definition in the context of AWS Fargate?
Answer:
A Task Definition serves as a guide, for running containers on AWS Fargate. It includes specifications, like the container image, resource needs, networking details and security groups.
Q.3: How can I access my Flask Web Server publicly after deploying it on AWS Fargate?
Answer:
You can access your Flask Web Server publicly by obtaining the Public IP Address provided by AWS Fargate and specifying the port number (usually 5000) in your web browser.
Q.4: What is the main advantage of using Docker for web server deployment?
Answer:
Docker makes it easier to deploy web servers by bundling applications and their dependencies into containers. This guarantees consistency, across environments, simplifies development and deployment procedures and resolves compatibility problems like the infamous “It works on my system. Not, on yours.”
How to Deploy a Flask Web Server in Docker Container using AWS?
In the current digitized era, web servers are essential as they stand for various online applications and sites. Web servers run stealthily the scenes to give the devices needed information and functional facilities irrespective of whether surfing on the internet, using a mobile app, or cloud facilities.
In this article, we will guide you through how to host your Dockerized Flask Web Server on AWS and make your application available to users globally.