How to access OpUtils on AWS using EC2 instance

Running OpUtils on AWS helps in ensuring world-class network management for your devices while eliminating the need for a physical server for monitoring.

You can use OpUtils in AWS using one of two methods:

1. By purchasing and running OpUtils AMI from AWS store
2. By installing OpUtils in a separate EC2 instance

By purchasing and running OpUtils AMI from AWS store

Before you begin, please purchase OpUtils AMI from here.

1. After the purchase of the AMI, you will be required to launch an EC2 instance from this AMI. For more information on how to do this, please check this page. While creating the instance, ensure that the following metrics meet the required criteria:
   • EC2 Instance Type: m4.xlarge or above
   • Operating System: Windows 10/8/7 (or) Windows Server 2008 and newer (Supported up to 2019)
   • Storage: 20 GB (minimum)
2. Once the instance is launched from the given AMI, you need to initiate an RDP session of the particular instance. To learn more about this action, please check this page.
3. Use the RDP session to log into the instance.
4. After logging in to the instance, go to the Services app. To do this, type "Services" into the Windows search bar, and click on the Services app result.
5. In the Services app, check whether the following service is running: ManageEngine OpUtils.
6. If the ManageEngine OpUtils service is in a running state, go to your browser and connect to OpUtils's console using either of these two ports:
   • http://<ec2_instance_public_dns>:8060 (for HTTP connection)
   • https://<ec2_instance_public_dns>:8061 (for HTTPS connection)
7. Log in to OpUtils using the following credentials:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: --Instance ID--

By installing OpUtils in a separate EC2 instance

Pre-requisites

Before installing OpUtils in AWS, ensure that you meet the following pre-requisites:

• If you are planning to manage up to 250 devices using OpUtils, we recommend you have the following instance configurations:
  • EC2 instance type: m4.xlarge or above
  • OS: Windows 10/8/7 or Windows Server 2008 or above (up to 2019 supported)
  • Memory space: 20 GB (minimum)

• Ensure that the instance's Public IP/DNS is not blocked by any firewall and is accessible to all devices in your network.
• Ensure that the required security ports are available for use.

Steps to install and run OpUtils from EC2 instance

1. Remotely connect to your EC2 instance.
2. In that instance, open your web browser.
3. Download and install OpUtils.
4. Log in to OpUtils using the username admin and password Instance ID.