How to integrate an FTP server in the AWS Blu Age Devops Pipeline ?
Hello, For a batch test case I need to have access to a FTP server hosted on a EC2 instance. From my dev EC2 it already works, it has been configured so they already communicate with each other. Now I have to make it work on Jenkins, so I was wondering how can I make the CI server connect to the FTP server so they can communicate with each other.
I already tested it and they don't communicate by default, so can you tell me what do I need to change to make them communicate ?
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Hello,
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If you are trying to access your FTP server while running a Batch test case, you need to modify the security group of your FTP server to allow a connection from the app-test-cases EC2s running the modernized application. These servers are already configured to reach EC2s in the entire VPC.
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To establish an FTP connection between two EC2 instances, you'll need to focus on network configuration and security settings. Here are the key steps to ensure communication between your FTP server instance and the CI instance:
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Security Groups: Ensure that the security group associated with your FTP server instance allows inbound FTP traffic (typically port 21 for control and a range of ports for data transfer) from the CI instance's security group or IP address. Similarly, the CI instance's security group should allow outbound FTP traffic to the FTP server.
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Network ACLs: If you're using Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) in your VPC, make sure they allow the necessary FTP traffic between the subnets where your instances are located.
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VPC Configuration: Verify that both instances are in the same VPC or in VPCs that are peered. If they're in different VPCs without peering, you'll need to set up VPC peering or use AWS Transit Gateway to enable communication.
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Route Tables: Check that the route tables associated with the subnets of both instances have the necessary routes to allow traffic between them.
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Private IP Addressing: Use private IP addresses for communication between instances within the same VPC to enhance security and reduce costs.
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FTP Server Configuration: Ensure your FTP server software is properly configured to accept connections from the CI instance's IP address or subnet.
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Firewall Settings: If you have any host-based firewalls running on the instances, configure them to allow FTP traffic.
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IAM Roles and Permissions: If you're using AWS services to manage the FTP connection, ensure that the necessary IAM roles and permissions are in place.
By addressing these points, you should be able to establish a secure FTP connection between your FTP server EC2 instance and the CI instance. Remember to follow AWS best practices for security and only open the necessary ports and protocols required for your FTP communication.
Sources
Prerequisites for EC2 Instance Connect - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Tutorial: Complete the configuration required to connect to your instance using EC2 Instance Connect - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
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