Getting Started: preparing the cloud

Before you begin

Ensure your system supports the AnyNet IRIS installation. For more information, see Installing AnyNet IRIS.

Preparing the cloud overview

In order to integrate your things with AWS, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Sign up for an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account, or log into an existing account: https://aws.amazon.com

    For instructions, see: How do I create and activate a new AWS account?

  2. Subscribe to AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT.

    For more information, seeSubscribing to AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT.

  3. Within your AWS root account, create a mandatory dedicated AWS IAM user account for AnyNet IRIS.

    For more information, see Creating a dedicated IAM user account for AnyNet IRIS .

  4. Install and configure AnyNet IRIS.

    For more information, see Installing AnyNet IRIS..

Subscribing to AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT

Use AWS Marketplace to subscribe toAnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT, which will enable you to connect your thing to AWS IoT Core.

  1. Log into your AWS account.

  2. Go to AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT.

    AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT opens in the AWS Marketplace.

  3. Select Continue to Subscribe.
    The service pricing options are displayed.

  4. Select Subscribe.

    A Congratulations! You are now subscribed! message appears.

  5. Select Set Up Your Account.

    The AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT Welcome page appears.

    Make a note of your Customer ID. Leave this window open to refer back to it when you set up the IAM user account, and also when you install and configure AnyNet IRIS.

If you previously subscribed to AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT and did not download the AnyNet IRIS executable, then you will need to return to the AnyNet Cellular Connectivity for AWS IoT Welcome page. For more information, see Viewing the AnyNet IRIS Welcome page.

Where to next?

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