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Set up a virtual server for IBridgePy at Amazon EC2

August 31, 2018

Setting up a virtual server for trading is essential for running reliable algorithmic trading strategies 24/7. Many traders choose cloud-based virtual server solutions on Amazon EC2 to ensure uninterrupted execution for Python stock trading.

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Why Use a Dedicated Virtual Server for Trading?

Many users want to set up a dedicated server for algorithm trading and it is definitely highly recommended because any other services at the same server that runs IBridgePy may adversely affect implementing your pre-defined trading strategies. For example, excessive internet traffic during streaming a Netflix movie will take the resources of communication between IBridgePy and IB server and slow down the trading processes.

In this tutorial, we will talk about setting up a dedicated virtual server IBridgePy at Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

What is Amazon EC2?

Amazon EC2 provides scalable computing capacity in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Using Amazon EC2 eliminates your need to invest in hardware up front, so you can develop and deploy applications faster.

For detailed setup instructions and configuration guides, visit our tutorials section or check our documentation.