Hybrid game server hosting with Amazon GameLift Anywhere
AWS for Games Blog
The article discusses hybrid game server hosting with Amazon GameLift Anywhere, which allows game developers to host game servers on-premises or on another cloud provider in addition to AWS.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Benefits of a hybrid approach, including cost savings and ultra-low latency in locations without AWS infrastructure
- Key components of the recommended architecture, such as a shared Amazon GameLift Queue, Amazon GameLift Agent, and configuration management tools
- Setting up GameLift Anywhere locations and fleets, including creating custom locations and configuring the GameLift Agent
- Combining managed GameLift fleets with Anywhere fleets in the same Queue for hybrid hosting
- Utilizing tools like AWS Systems Manager and IAM Roles Anywhere to manage and secure on-premises servers
- Conclusion highlighting the ability to migrate or maintain a hybrid approach with GameLift Anywhere
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