Cloud Deployment
Light Engine hosted on AWS - access from anywhere via web browser
Managed HostingWhat is Cloud Deployment?
Cloud deployment runs Light Engine on AWS Elastic Beanstalk - same software as the farm server, but hosted and managed in the cloud. Access your farm dashboard from any web browser without hardware installation. All data stored in AWS RDS PostgreSQL with automatic backups.
Why Choose Cloud Deployment?
No Hardware Required
No Symcod device to purchase - runs entirely on AWS infrastructure
Access Anywhere
Manage farm from any device with web browser - laptop, tablet, phone
Automatic Updates
Software updates deployed automatically - always latest version
Automatic Backups
PostgreSQL RDS with automated daily backups and point-in-time recovery
CloudWatch Monitoring
Built-in health monitoring with email alerts for system issues
Managed Infrastructure
AWS handles server maintenance, security patches, and scaling
Access Cloud Dashboard
Contact for Cloud Hosting
Cloud deployment requires AWS account setup and configuration. Contact greenreachfarms@gmail.com for managed hosting options and pricing. Self-hosted AWS deployment instructions available in technical documentation.
Current Production Deployment
Light Engine Foxtrot is deployed on AWS Elastic Beanstalk:
- Platform: AWS Elastic Beanstalk (Node.js 18)
- Database: PostgreSQL RDS with automated backups
- Region: US East (Virginia)
- Instance: t3.small (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM)
- Monitoring: CloudWatch with email alerts
- Security: Rate limiting, audit logging, JWT authentication
What's Included
- Complete farm management dashboard
- 60+ research-validated crop recipes
- Inventory tracking and tray management
- Environmental monitoring integration
- Automation scheduling and control
- Sales and customer management
- Reporting and analytics
- Automatic database backups (daily)
AWS Infrastructure
Cloud deployment uses Amazon Web Services infrastructure:
Application Hosting
- Elastic Beanstalk: Managed application platform with auto-scaling capability
- EC2 Instances: t3.small (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) - upgradeable for larger farms
- Load Balancing: Optional for high availability deployments
- Auto Scaling: Automatic capacity adjustment based on demand
Database
- RDS PostgreSQL: Managed database service with automated maintenance
- Automated Backups: Daily snapshots with 7-day retention
- Point-in-Time Recovery: Restore database to any point in time
- Multi-AZ Option: High availability with automatic failover
Monitoring & Alerts
- CloudWatch Alarms: CPU, memory, network, and status monitoring
- Email Notifications: SNS alerts for system issues
- Health Dashboard: Real-time system health and performance metrics
- Application Logs: Centralized logging for troubleshooting
Security Features
Production deployment includes enterprise security:
Rate Limiting
100 requests per 15 minutes per IP address to prevent abuse
Audit Logging
All API requests logged to CloudWatch and local files
JWT Authentication
Secure token-based authentication with AWS Secrets Manager
CORS Protection
Cross-origin request filtering to prevent unauthorized access
Encrypted Secrets
Database credentials and JWT secrets stored in AWS Secrets Manager
VPC Security Groups
Network-level firewall rules controlling inbound/outbound traffic
Need Help?
Contact Information
- Email: greenreachfarms@gmail.com
- Documentation: Technical Documentation Hub
- AWS Deployment Guide: Available in docs/AWS_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md