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Introduction
GitHub Actions provide a powerful and flexible platform for automating workflows directly within your GitHub repository. Configuring a self-hosted GitHub runner on an Amazon EC2 machine becomes valuable when you require more control over your build environment. This blog post guides you through setting up a self-hosted runner on Amazon EC2.
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Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- An active GitHub repository.
- An Amazon EC2 instance with a valid SSH key pair.
- AWS CLI is installed locally for convenient Amazon EC2 instance setup.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Launching an Amazon EC2 Instance
Launch an Amazon EC2 instance using the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI. Make sure to select an instance type that aligns with your workload requirements. Note down the public IP address or DNS of the instance.
Step 2: Installing Dependencies on Amazon EC2
SSH into the Amazon EC2 instance and install the necessary dependencies:
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Step 3: Select the repository on which you want to have the runners and click on New-Self-hosted-runner.
Step 4: Select the runner image according to your server Operating system.
Step 5: GitHub provides the detailed commands to run on your Amazon EC2 server to configure the runners, download the commands, and run them as shell scripts, or you can run each command on the server.
Step 6: The server will authenticate with GitHub with the runner token and enable your server to be listed as a hosted runner.
Step 7: Once the runner is configured then the server will be visible as hosted runners in your GitHub account.
Conclusion
With this setup, you can take full advantage of GitHub Actions while maintaining the flexibility of your infrastructure.
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FAQs
1. Can I use a self-hosted GitHub runner across multiple repositories?
ANS: – Yes, a self-hosted GitHub runner can be used across multiple repositories. During the runner configuration
2. What security considerations should I be aware of when using self-hosted GitHub runners?
ANS: – When using self-hosted GitHub runners, consider the following security best practices:
- Access Controls: Ensure only authorized individuals can access the self-hosted machine and runner configuration files.
- Token Management: Safeguard your access tokens used during runner configuration. Avoid hardcoding tokens directly in scripts or configuration files.
- Update Regularly: Keep your self-hosted machine and all dependencies up-to-date with the latest security patches.
- Isolation: Consider using dedicated machines for self-hosted runners to avoid potential security risks associated with sharing the environment.
- Firewall Rules: Configure firewall rules to restrict network access to only necessary services and ports.
WRITTEN BY Rekha S
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