I developed a server side java program, basically is a relay server so I can easily pass NATs and firewalls. The program works, but now I need a cloud service to host it. Do you know where/how I can put a java socket-like program in the cloud?
Obviously, I prefer a free service or at least a free service while I'm testing.
Thank you!
I don't think anyone is going to give you hosting/bandwidth for free. If you find someone that will, let me know. :)
A host for testing should be simple enough if your traffic volume is small: just setup up a box somewhere and open a port to the outside world for you to use.
For production, there's always Amazon EC2, although they're a bit expensive for my tasted when it comes to bandwidth. I've heard good things about linode and if you're willing to cough up enough money, I'm sure some hosting service will give you as much bandwidth as you desire.
Have a look at the FREE GOOGLE APPS for personal use. All you have to do is to point a domain of your own to their Apps and enable "Google App Engine"
Here is to get you started with Google Apps hosting: http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html
You'll get free e-mail hosting (GMAIL interface), free Google Docs and free Google Calendar as a bonus. Once you have registrated and pointed your domain to Google Apps Dashboard, then you can enable the App Engine.
You'll find more info here: http://code.google.com/intl/us-en/appengine/
Please let me know if this works for you, as we dont use JAVA at my company, but only .NET
Hope this was the answer you were looking for and that you will mark it as such :o)
Hi,
It's not possible to create java socket on Google.
I have the same problem. So, do you have a good answer? And I have another question for you : How can you pass easily NATs and Firewalls?
Thanks