In order to follow along with the recipes, you will need an AWS account. Create an account at https://aws.amazon.com/ by clicking on the Sign Up button and entering your details.
Even though we will be taking advantage of the free tier wherever possible, you will need a valid credit card to complete the signup process. Go to https://aws.amazon.com/free/ for more information. Note that the free tier only applies for the first year of your account's lifetime.
