Welcome to the sar-cluster repository. This project provides a ready-made AWS Serverless Application Repository template designed for Tolling Vision's ANPR/MMR infrastructure. It features Lambda custom resources, auto-scaling capabilities, JWT authentication, and WAF protection. This guide will help you download and run the application easily.

• Serverless Architecture: Reduces costs and maintenance by utilizing AWS Lambda.
• Auto-Scaling: Automatically adjusts resources based on demand.
• JWT Authentication: Secure user access with JSON Web Tokens.
• WAF Integration: Protects your application from malicious traffic.
• Monitoring Tools: Keep track of your application's health with CloudWatch.

You will need a few things to set up the sar-cluster application:

1. An AWS account. If you don't have one, you can sign up on the AWS website.
2. Basic understanding of navigating AWS services.
3. An internet connection for downloading the necessary files.

• An AWS account.
• A modern web browser for navigating to the AWS console.
• No technical software installation is needed on your PC, as everything runs serverless.

To get started, visit the Releases page to download the necessary files for this project. Look for the latest version and follow these steps:

1. Click on the latest release version.
2. Download the .zip or .tar file.
3. Extract the contents of the file to a folder on your computer.

After you have downloaded and extracted the files, follow these steps to configure and deploy your application:

1. Access the AWS Management Console:

   • Go to the AWS Management Console.
   • Log in with your AWS account credentials.

2. Open the CloudFormation Service:

   • In the AWS console, search for "CloudFormation" in the services search bar.
   • Click on "CloudFormation" to open the service.

3. Create a new stack:

   • Click on the "Create stack" button and select "With new resources (standard)."
   • Choose "Upload a template file" and upload the AWS CloudFormation template you downloaded.

4. Configure stack options:

   • Follow the prompts to enter necessary information, like stack name and parameters.
   • Review the options carefully and click "Next."

5. Create the stack:

   • Once you've provided all needed information, review your settings and click "Create stack."
   • This process may take a few minutes. You can refresh the page to see the status.

Once your stack is created, you can monitor it:

1. Go to the CloudWatch service in the AWS console.
2. Here, you can set up alarms and dashboards to track performance and health.

When working with serverless applications, it is vital to consider security. Here are some best practices:

• Regularly update your application code and dependencies.
• Use IAM roles to limit permissions for AWS resources.
• Configure the WAF to block unwanted traffic to your application.

If you encounter issues during the setup, consider the following:

• Ensure your AWS account has the necessary permissions for the services you are using.
• Check the CloudFormation Events tab for errors related to resource creation.
• Review the AWS documentation for additional support.

If you need assistance, you can find helpful resources:

• AWS Documentation
• GitHub Issues Page of this Project

Feel free to reach out through those platforms for any questions.

We welcome contributions to enhance this project. If you would like to contribute, here’s how you can do that:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix.
3. Make your changes and submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Use it as you wish, but remember to give credit to the original authors.

Visit the Releases page for further details and download options. Enjoy building your tolling vision infrastructure with ease!