This guide uses ONLY the AWS Console web interface. No terminal, no command line, no coding required. Just follow the visual steps and click through the AWS Console!
Why Use the GUI?
Understanding the difference between CLI and GUI approaches
CLI Approach
- Faster for experienced users
- Easy to automate
- Good for scripting
- Requires terminal knowledge
- Steeper learning curve
- Easy to make typos
GUI Approach (This Guide!)
- Visual and intuitive
- Perfect for beginners
- See all options clearly
- No syntax errors
- Learn AWS services visually
- Immediate feedback
Deployment Phases
6 comprehensive phases to deploy your application using AWS Console
Infrastructure Foundation
Set up AWS account, create VPC with subnets, configure security groups, and create ECR repositories using the AWS Console.
- AWS account setup with MFA
- VPC creation with public/private subnets
- Security groups configuration
- ECR repository setup
Backend Deployment
Deploy FastAPI backend to ECS Fargate, configure Application Load Balancer, and set up auto-scaling through the console.
- Secrets Manager configuration
- ECS cluster creation
- Task definition setup
- ALB and target groups
- Auto-scaling policies
Frontend Deployment
Deploy Next.js frontend to Cloudflare Pages and configure Workers for API proxying using web interfaces.
- Cloudflare account setup
- Pages project creation
- Custom domain configuration
- Worker deployment
Data & Cache Layer
Configure Supabase database and create ElastiCache Redis cluster through AWS Console for optimal performance.
- Supabase production setup
- ElastiCache cluster creation
- Subnet groups configuration
- Connection testing
Agent Execution
Verify Daytona sandbox integration and set up CloudWatch monitoring for agent execution through the console.
- Daytona configuration check
- CloudWatch dashboard setup
- Agent execution testing
CI/CD Pipeline
Set up GitHub Actions for automated deployments using GitHub's web interface and AWS Console integrations.
- GitHub secrets configuration
- Workflow file creation
- Deployment automation
- Testing and verification
Ready to Start Your AWS Journey?
Follow our step-by-step visual guide and deploy your application to AWS without touching the terminal!
Start with Phase 1What Makes This Guide Special?
Visual Learning
- Detailed screenshots for every step
- Highlighted buttons and fields
- Visual navigation paths
- Before/after comparisons
Comprehensive Coverage
- All 6 deployment phases
- Every console screen explained
- Common pitfalls highlighted
- Troubleshooting guides
Learning Focused
- Explains WHY, not just HOW
- AWS concepts explained
- Best practices included
- Progress checklists
2025 Updated
- Latest AWS Console UI
- Current best practices
- New features included
- Security enhancements
What You'll Learn
Networking
- • VPC creation and configuration
- • Subnets (public, private, isolated)
- • Internet and NAT Gateways
- • Route tables and routing
Security
- • IAM users and roles
- • Security groups and rules
- • Secrets Manager
- • SSL/TLS certificates
Containers
- • ECR repository management
- • ECS cluster setup
- • Task definitions
- • Service configuration
Performance
- • Load balancer setup
- • Auto-scaling configuration
- • ElastiCache Redis
- • CloudFront CDN