Solana blockchain operates with consensus nodes (validators) and RPC nodes; you can run these nodes on AWS using recommended Amazon EC2 instances and storage configurations suitable for their specific roles.

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<p>This article provides an overview of how to run Solana nodes on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It covers the following key points:</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>How the Solana blockchain works with consensus nodes (validators) and non-voting RPC nodes</li>
<li>The different types of Solana nodes: consensus, base RPC, and extended RPC</li>
<li>Single-node and highly available deployment architectures for Solana nodes on AWS</li>
<li>Recommended AWS infrastructure configurations (EC2 instance types, EBS volumes) for each node type</li>
<li>Conclusion highlighting the AWS Blockchain Node Runners initiative for deploying Solana nodes</li>
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Run Solana nodes on AWS

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