Configuring Private DNS Name/Hostname for ECS Fargate Container in a Private Subnet

Question

Hello all,

I'm currently working with ECS Fargate containers deployed in a private subnet and facing a challenge in configuring the private DNS name or hostname for these containers. I'm looking for guidance on how to achieve this.

Here are the details of the situation:
* Infrastructure Setup: The ECS Fargate containers are deployed in a private subnet.
* Objective: I want to configure a private DNS name or hostname for these containers to facilitate communication within the private network.

If anyone has experience or insights into how this can be accomplished, I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Additionally, if there are best practices or recommended approaches for setting up private DNS names for ECS Fargate containers in a private subnet, please share them.

Your expertise and guidance will be invaluable in resolving this matter. Thank you in advance for your help!

Accepted Answer

Hello.

By configuring Service Discovery, you can set a domain for the container.  
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonECS/latest/developerguide/service-discovery.html

I hope the following documentation tutorials will be helpful.  
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonECS/latest/userguide/create-service-discovery.html

Configuring Private DNS Name/Hostname for ECS Fargate Container in a Private Subnet

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