What types of AWS resources can Flightcontrol deploy and manage within my own AWS account?
Flightcontrol supports the deployment and management of a wide range of AWS resources, including servers (ECS Fargate or EC2), Lambdas, workers, cron jobs, static sites, databases (RDS), and Redis (ElastiCache). It integrates these services into a best-in-class setup within your existing AWS infrastructure.
How does Flightcontrol simplify the deployment process compared to traditional DevOps methods?
Flightcontrol automates infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments, eliminating the need for complex Terraform scripts or manual configurations. Deployments can be triggered by a simple git push or webhook integration, allowing developers to focus on coding rather than infrastructure management.
Can Flightcontrol help manage AWS costs, and does it provide visibility into those costs?
Yes, Flightcontrol provides a live display within its dashboard that shows the exact cost of each project, environment, and service running on AWS. While Flightcontrol's cost is separate from AWS costs, it helps users monitor and understand their AWS infrastructure spending.
What is the difference in compute options and their associated costs when deploying servers with Flightcontrol?
Flightcontrol offers two main compute options for servers: ECS Fargate and ECS EC2. Fargate is simpler to use, with costs around $29/vCPU and $3.20/GB memory, plus a load balancer. EC2 is cheaper and more customizable, with instances starting from $3/month, but it requires a $32/month NAT gateway.
Does Flightcontrol offer emergency support, and what are the options for additional DevOps assistance?
Flightcontrol provides 24/7 emergency support for customers on its Business plan. For teams needing more extensive infrastructure help beyond the platform, Flightcontrol also offers DevOps Support Add-ons, which can supplement an existing team without requiring a full-time DevOps engineer.