Question 1

How do I deploy a Docker Compose app to AWS Fargate using ECS CLI?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'ecs-cli compose up' command with an ecs-params.yml file specifying Fargate launch type, network configuration, and task size. Ensure your Docker Compose file is defined and CLI is configured with AWS credentials as per the README examples.

Question 2

Is Amazon ECS CLI deprecated now that AWS Copilot is available?

Accepted Answer

While AWS Copilot CLI is Generally Available and offers more features, the ECS CLI is still maintained but may not receive major new enhancements. For new projects, consider evaluating Copilot for a more integrated developer experience.

Question 3

ECS CLI vs AWS CLI for managing ECS: which is better?

Accepted Answer

ECS CLI provides higher-level, simplified commands ideal for Docker Compose workflows, while AWS CLI offers granular control over all ECS APIs. Choose based on your need for simplicity versus flexibility, as noted in the README's comparison.

Question 4

How to set up private registry authentication with ECS CLI?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'ecs-cli registry-creds up' command with an input YAML file containing registry credentials, which stores them in AWS Secrets Manager and configures IAM roles for task execution, detailed in the Private Registry Authentication section.

Question 5

Can ECS CLI handle blue-green deployments?

Accepted Answer

No, the ECS CLI does not have built-in support for blue-green deployments; you would need to manage that manually or use other AWS services like CodeDeploy in conjunction, as it focuses on basic task and service management.

Question 6

How to view logs from ECS tasks using the CLI?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'ecs-cli logs' command with the task ID and container name, which retrieves logs from CloudWatch Logs if configured with the awslogs driver in your compose file, as explained in the Viewing Container Logs section.

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