Amazon Lightsail is a simplified Virtual Private Server (VPS) service provided by Amazon Web Services. It offers pre-configured virtual server instances and a range of convenient features and services, making it easy for users to quickly create, manage, and scale server instances suitable for various application sizes and workloads. New users can also enjoy a free trial for 3 months to experience its powerful features and fully understand its value.

The article includes the following steps:

• Registering for an Amazon Web Services account
• Setting up VPS service
• Installing the BaoTa panel
• Building the OneNav browser bookmark manager

Registering for an Amazon Web Services Account

Before using Amazon Lightsail, you need to register for an Amazon Web Services account. You will need to prepare:

• A common email address
• A common phone number
• UnionPay/VISA/MasterCard credit card

Click the link: Amazon Web Services to register. When registering, make sure to select "Amazon Web Services Global" as the region, no enterprise certification is required for the global region.

After registration, wait for your account to be verified to start experiencing the free package offered by Amazon Web Services.

Creating Amazon Lightsail

Next, go to the Amazon Lightsail console and click on Create Instance.

Choose the region according to your preference. The platform should be "Linux/Unix," and the blueprint should be set to the operating system you are familiar with, such as Debian 11.x.

Download the default key pair for future use, select the network type as Dual Stack, and choose a size based on your needs.

Click on Create Instance and wait a few seconds for the instance to be created.

Installing the BaoTa Panel on Amazon Lightsail

The BaoTa panel is a user-friendly server management software that supports one-click configuration of websites, FTP, databases, and more. Since the system images provided by Amazon Lightsail do not include the BaoTa panel, you will need to install it. Follow the instructions in the article to install the latest version of BaoTa, which is version 9.2.

Installing OneNav

Open the Docker - App Store, search for the keyword OneNav, and click Install. Fill in the installation information, including the name, version, domain name, and other details.

Once the installation is complete, access the domain name to complete the initialization of OneNav. You can then manage and access your bookmarks centrally through OneNav.

Conclusion

By utilizing Amazon Lightsail and its various features, such as the BaoTa panel and OneNav bookmark manager, you can enhance your work efficiency and business capabilities. If you are interested in other free services offered by Amazon Web Services, you can visit the Amazon Web Services Free Tier page for more details. Explore and make the most of the various cloud solutions provided by Amazon Web Services to improve your workflow and business capabilities.