Prerequisites
Before using easy-db-lab, ensure you have the following:
System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS or Linux |
| Java | JDK 21 or later |
| Docker | Required for building custom AMIs |
AWS Requirements
- AWS Account: A dedicated AWS account is recommended for lab environments
- AWS Access Key & Secret: Credentials for programmatic access
- IAM Permissions: Permissions to create EC2, IAM, S3, and optionally EMR resources
Run easy-db-lab show-iam-policies to see the exact IAM policies required with your account ID populated. See Setup for details.
Optional
- AxonOps Account: For free Cassandra monitoring. Create an account at axonops.com
Next Steps
Run the interactive setup to configure your profile:
easy-db-lab setup-profile
See the Setup Guide for detailed instructions.