From beaeba5da560489eec74efcc2cc9fb03bc7997aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LvlUpGuy Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:20:20 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] AWS EC2 Instructions Added community guide from sigil and aryanm --- running-a-node.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/running-a-node.md b/running-a-node.md index fbbc7ed..c6e8465 100644 --- a/running-a-node.md +++ b/running-a-node.md @@ -108,6 +108,10 @@ We recommend having a machine with at least 32GB of RAM and 50GB of storage. There is an example SSL configuration in `nginx.dev`. +### How do I host a node on AWS EC2? + +Community member [@sigil](https://bitclout.com/u/sigil) and [@aryanm](https://bitclout.com/u/aryanm) put together a guide that can be found [here](https://docs.bitswap.network/setting-up-a-bitclout-node-using-aws-ec2). + ### How do I use the BlockCypher API? BlockCypher will help prevent double-spends in the mempool. You can signup for a [BlockCypher](https://www.blockcypher.com/) account on the BlockCypher website. BlockCypher does offer a free amount of API calls. From 91457a7eec7c942b02bdc43efb2ee6cd8c5f3686 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LvlUpGuy Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:22:19 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Updated requirements Updated storage requirements to be more in line with community reported information. --- running-a-node.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/running-a-node.md b/running-a-node.md index c6e8465..d685214 100644 --- a/running-a-node.md +++ b/running-a-node.md @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Answers to common questions and issues about running your own node: ### What are the minimum requirements for syncing a node? -We recommend having a machine with at least 32GB of RAM and 50GB of storage. +We recommend having a machine with at least 32GB of RAM and 100GB of storage. ### How do I configure SSL? @@ -145,3 +145,6 @@ Twilio provides an SMS API that allows you to confirm user phone numbers and thu Twilio pricing can be reviewed [here](https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us). +### My node crashed with error 'exit code 137'? + +You will need to increase the resources of your machine or Docker image. Node software requires a large amount of RAM for the initial sync and indexing process. \ No newline at end of file