Overview
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for repackaging maintenance support for Repackaged Backstage-App including PostgreSQL DB, provided by Digital Alpha. It is an AMI-based Backstage Application running on Ubuntu, designed for streamlined usage of the Backstage dashboard without manual configuration. Backstage, an open-source tool, enables standardized service deployments, separating front-end and back-end components. With this application, users can manage monitoring setups for various deployed apps, facilitate change management, provision infrastructure, and assign code management permissions across different applications. Additionally, as more services are incorporated, documentation for each service will be centralized, enhancing ease of management.
Highlights
- Builds the developer portals, powered by centralized software cataloging feature
- Quickly spins up new projects and standardize the tooling with organization's best practices
- Makes it easy to create, maintain, find and use technical documentation using a "docs like code" approach
Details
Typical total price
$0.096/hour
Pricing
Free trial
Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
t2.medium Recommended | $0.05 | $0.046 | $0.096 |
t2.xlarge | $0.05 | $0.186 | $0.236 |
t3.medium | $0.05 | $0.042 | $0.092 |
t3.large | $0.05 | $0.083 | $0.133 |
m5.large | $0.05 | $0.096 | $0.146 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
|---|---|
EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
No Refunds, For more details contact via the support email
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
In the current release version (March 2024), several key updates have been implemented: 1. Enhanced AMI with Production-Ready Backstage Application: - The updated AMI now features a fully operational, production-ready Backstage Application pre-installed. Users can seamlessly launch the application and begin utilizing its functionalities without any additional setup. 2. Integration of PostgreSQL Database: - The integration of a PostgreSQL database into the application replaces the previous in-house SQLite-DB. This upgrade enables users to immediately start creating and managing their respective software catalogs within the application, leveraging the robust capabilities of PostgreSQL. 3. Access to Next Development Steps: - For further guidance on utilizing the latest features and exploring additional development opportunities, refer to the official Backstage documentation available here . Stay updated and unlock the full potential of your Backstage experience with these latest enhancements.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Instructions for Using the Backstage Solution:
We provide a preconfigured Amazon Machine Image (AMI) featuring the Backstage App, integrated with a PostgreSQL database. The frontend of the application operates on port 3000, while the backend runs on port 7007. The AMI is launched in a Public Subnet. For enhanced security, it's recommended to open ports 3000 and 7007 exclusively for your Corporate IP CIDRs in the Security Group settings. To manage the Backstage service, utilize the following commands:
- Start the service: sudo systemctl start backstage-app
- Stop the service: sudo systemctl stop backstage-app
- Enable the service: sudo systemctl enable backstage-app
- Disable the service: sudo systemctl disable backstage-app
For accessing application logs, refer to the following files:
- /var/log/backstage/service.log
- /var/log/backstage/service_error.log
Stay in control and manage your Backstage solution effortlessly with these straightforward instructions.
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Support
Vendor support
Need help setting up? Our team is here for you. After your purchase, enjoy one week of free installation support. Just email us at support@digital-alpha.com and we'll take care of any issues you encounter.
AWS infrastructure support
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