The document discusses the various options for running AWS services locally, including tools like DynamoDB Local, SAM Local for Lambda, and LocalStack. It highlights how to set up LocalStack using Docker and configure endpoints and credentials for local development. The document also mentions the benefits of using local AWS services for CI, testing, and demo environments.

1. Running AWS Locally
Chris Gillespie

2. Freelance
Solution Architect / Software Engineer / Data Engineer
@NorthernChrisG
http://linkedin.com/in/northernchrisg

3. RUN AWS LOCALLY
Why?
Multiple single service options available:
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Downloadable Dynamodb from AWS
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SAM Local from AWS for Lambda / API Gateway
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Elasticsearch is.... Elasticsearch!
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Minio for S3

4. LOCALSTACK https://localstack.cloud/

5. BOOT UP
docker run -p 4567-4580:4567-4580 localstack/localstack

8. INTERACT
LocalStack is CLI and SDK compatible.
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It's all about the endpoint setting.
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Credentials are required, but not validated.

13. SWAPPING LOCAL / REMOTE
I want to point my application at local AWS.
The SDK contains all the necessary methods to explicitly set
the endpoint, region and credentials.

15. CI
Lightweight / Temporary Environments.
Testing, sales demo sites, sprint demo etc
FURTHER USES
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16. docker-compose up

17. QUESTIONS?