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OG - Tue, 2011/01/25 - 21:44
Hello,
I've read http://www.turnkeylinux.org/docs/tklbam/faq/pricing but I'm not 100% clear about the pricing.
Questions:
* Is the 10% on top of EC2 cost applied only if I launch the TKL Appliance via the Hub? Or does it also apply if I launch it directly from EC2 Management Console?
* It I have a TKL Hub account, but do *not* use it for launching the TKL Appliance instances on EC2, can I still use TKLBAM with my Hub account, and if so, is there a cost associated with that (other than EC2 costs)?
Thanks,
Otis
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10% premium only applies to TurnKey's Amazon Machine Images
2) The Hub's cloud deployment functionality and the backups functionality are separate. You can use either independently (e.g., launch instances via the CLI, then initialize TKLBAM and just use the backups). There are no additional charges beyond the standard S3 usage fees.
Summary: Launching Appliances via Hub vs. EC2 Console
Thank you, Liraz. To make sure I understand corrently:
Correct?
Thanks,
Otis
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So...
So, currently I'm using the free 1/yr EC2 account (so I can learn how to use it). If I install Turnkey, what will I be charged, as I'm not getting charged right now by Amazon during the 1/yr trial?
AFAIK it should be free if you link that account to the hub
But perhaps I'm missing something? Assuming that the free account can be linked to your hub account then it should be free. The 10% TKL surcharge probably still applies, but 10% of $0.00 is $0.00!
OK... but...
I certainly don't mind paying if/once I decide to move all of my client sites over to EC2. 10% is certainly fair.
Question, though... I tried to install the Joomla package... and was not given the option to create it on a "micro" account, which is what the free one is. So, I guess I'm stuck :-(
Ahh, I didn't read the free offer fine print.
Unfortunately TKL is only available on Small & Medium instances (not on Micro, and won't be available on Large until TKL releases 64 bit). Support for micro instances is planned for the future but as it is not a priority and TKL devs have a todo list a mile long, it seems to keep getting pushed down the list.
So bottom line is, you will either need to look at alternative setup (not TKL) or pay Amazon for a small instance (+10% to TKL).
Micro instances anad the free tier now supported
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