Setting up a headless Puppeteer server on AWS (or any other cloud provider) involves a few steps:
Launch an instance: Start by launching a new virtual machine instance on your cloud provider. Choose an instance type that meets your performance and cost requirements.
Install necessary software: Once the instance is up and running, SSH into the server and install Node.js, npm, and any other dependencies required for Puppeteer to work. You may also need to install a virtual framebuffer (Xvfb) if you are running the headless browser.
Install Puppeteer: Install Puppeteer using npm by running the following command:
npm install puppeteer
Set up your Puppeteer script: Write your Puppeteer script that will run your headless browser tasks. Make sure to configure Puppeteer to run in headless mode if necessary.
Run Puppeteer script: Start your Puppeteer script on the server. You can run it as a Node.js process or set it up as a scheduled task using cron or a similar tool.
Monitor and manage your server: Keep an eye on your Puppeteer server to ensure it is running smoothly and efficiently. You may need to scale up or down your server depending on the workload.
By following these steps, you can set up a headless Puppeteer server on AWS or another cloud provider to automate browser tasks and web scraping.