Question 1

How to set up mup-aws-beanstalk for my Meteor app?

Accepted Answer

Follow the getting started guide in the documentation. You'll need to configure Meteor Up with AWS credentials and specify your app settings. The plugin automates the deployment to Elastic Beanstalk, including setting up environments and load balancers.

Question 2

mup-aws-beanstalk vs deploying Meteor apps manually on AWS EC2?

Accepted Answer

mup-aws-beanstalk automates much of the deployment process, such as load balancing and autoscaling, saving time compared to manual EC2 setup. However, it offers less control over infrastructure details, as it relies on Elastic Beanstalk's managed services.

Question 3

Does mup-aws-beanstalk support web sockets for real-time Meteor apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README mentions support for web sockets through AWS Elastic Beanstalk's load balancing. This ensures compatibility with Meteor's real-time features without additional configuration.

Question 4

How does mup-aws-beanstalk handle environment variables and secrets?

Accepted Answer

It uses Meteor's settings.json for app-specific environment variables, as stated in the features. For AWS secrets, you may need to set up IAM roles and policies separately, which isn't fully automated by the plugin.

Question 5

Can I use mup-aws-beanstalk with Docker containers?

Accepted Answer

The plugin is designed for direct Meteor app deployment to Elastic Beanstalk, which has its own platform support. While Elastic Beanstalk can run Docker, using it might require custom configurations outside the plugin's scope.

Question 6

What are the costs associated with using mup-aws-beanstalk?

Accepted Answer

The plugin is free and open-source, but you'll incur AWS costs for Elastic Beanstalk, EC2 instances, load balancers, and data transfer. Costs vary based on usage and instance types, so monitor your AWS billing.

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