This repository contains the production grade deployment of a Django application using Terraform and Docker Compose. The deployment includes a Postgres database as a Docker container.
The Postgres database used in this deployment is from the official Postgres Docker Image.
The Django application uses the Psycopg2 library for interacting with the Postgres database. Please refer to the official Psycopg2 documentation for installation instructions.
The Terraform configuration files are located in the deploy directory. The main.tf file contains the definition of the resources to be deployed, including the Postgres container and the Django application.
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) ECS is a fully managed container orchestration service that makes it easy to run, stop, and manage Docker containers on a cluster.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) VPN provides a secure connection between your network and the AWS network.
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Public Subnets Public subnets are used for resources that need to be directly accessible from the Internet, such as a load balancer.
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Private Subnets Private subnets are used for resources that should not be directly accessible from the Internet, such as database instances.
ECS (Amazon Elastic Container Service) provides the following benefits when used with Django and Docker:
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Scalability: ECS can automatically scale the number of containers to handle changes in demand, without manual intervention.
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Availability: ECS provides high availability through placement strategies and resource management, ensuring that containers are always running and accessible.
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Cost-effective: ECS offers a cost-effective solution for managing containers, with pricing based on the number of containers, data transfer, and storage.
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Integration with AWS Services: ECS integrates with other AWS services, such as EC2, RDS, and Elastic Load Balancing, allowing for seamless deployment and management of containers in the cloud.
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Security: ECS provides secure access to containers through VPCs and security groups, ensuring that only authorized users have access to the containers.
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Management: ECS provides a centralized management console that makes it easy to monitor, manage, and update containers, making it a great choice for large-scale production deployments.
The Docker Compose configuration file, docker-compose.yml, is located in the root directory of the repository. It contains the definition of the services that make up the deployment, including the Postgres database and the Django application.
To deploy the application, first initialize Terraform:
terraform init
terraform plan
terraform apply
This repository demonstrates a production-grade deployment of a Django application using Terraform and Docker Compose. With this configuration, the application can be easily scaled and managed in a production environment.