Setting Up a Remote Wiremock Instance on AWS: A Comprehensive Guide
This blog post will guide you through setting up a remote Wiremock instance on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 Windows machine. Wiremock is a powerful tool for mocking external HTTP services in your tests, and using a remote instance allows you to manage your mocks from a central location. Prerequisites: An AWS account (you can sign up for a free tier account) Basic understanding of networking concepts like firewalls and ports Steps: Create an AWS Free Tier Account : Visit the AWS website and search for "free tier account." Follow the steps to sign up for an account, including providing your email address, password, and credit card information (AWS will not charge you if you stay within the free tier limits). Create a Windows EC2 Instance: Sign in to the AWS Management Console using your AWS account credentials. Search for "EC2" and select "EC2." Click on "Launch Instance." Choose a name for your instance (e.g., " wiremock-