If you’re new to AWS Portal we recommend starting here. If you’re new to Deadline we recommend starting here.

AWS Portal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is AWS Portal?

• Navigate to our landing page to learn about AWS Portal.

What costs are associated with AWS Portal?

• Navigate to AWS Portal Cost Structure to understand what components cost you money.

What are the minimum required components that need to be setup to render on AWS?

• An AWS Account

• Deadline Repository installation

• Deadline Client installation

• AWS Portal Server installation

• Licenses (3rd party)

  • Usage-Based Licensing, and/or

  • floating licenses with dynamic licensing

How does AWS Portal relate to the Spot Event Plugin?

• The AWS Portal is an all-in-one solution, where as the Spot Event Plugin requires you to set up AWS infrastructure yourself to communicate with your farm and doesn’t handle asset transfer. Both components can technically be run at the same time but they do not complement each other.

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