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Miguel-JImenez - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Architect at Personalsoft S.A.S
MSP
Eliminates the need for manual certificate configuration and requires minimal maintenance
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the product's most valuable features is its fixed pricing, which makes it ideal for small projects and websites that do not require scaling."
  • "The product's network features need enhancement."

What is our primary use case?

I deploy Linux machines and web pages such as Joomla and WordPress using the product. I have also deployed basic web pages using HTML, CSS, and a bit of JavaScript.

What is most valuable?

One of the product's most valuable features is its fixed pricing, which makes it ideal for small projects and websites that do not require scaling. For larger applications or projects that need to scale, I recommend using EC2 or Lambda instead.

What needs improvement?

The product's network features need enhancement. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Lightsail for approximately two years.

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How was the initial setup?

If you are familiar with AWS, I rate the initial setup process as a nine. The web-based command line feature is especially useful because it eliminates the need for manual certificate configuration.

It requires minimal maintenance. I occasionally update the Linux environment, but the service is highly stable overall.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

A few months ago, Lightsail's pricing increased, likely due to the addition of the new VPC feature. However, I still believe that it offers excellent value compared to other services on the market.

What other advice do I have?

The solution's networking features are basic, but the response times are excellent. These features are more than adequate for small-scale projects, and I have not needed to configure advanced options such as regions or VPNs.

Overall, I rate it a ten out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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