Module 2: Installing the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software - Amazon IoT Greengrass
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Amazon IoT Greengrass Version 1 entered the extended life phase on June 30, 2023. For more information, see the Amazon IoT Greengrass V1 maintenance policy. After this date, Amazon IoT Greengrass V1 won't release updates that provide features, enhancements, bug fixes, or security patches. Devices that run on Amazon IoT Greengrass V1 won't be disrupted and will continue to operate and to connect to the cloud. We strongly recommend that you migrate to Amazon IoT Greengrass Version 2, which adds significant new features and support for additional platforms.

Module 2: Installing the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software

This module shows you how to install the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software on your chosen device. In this module, you first create a Greengrass group and core. Then, you download, configure, and start the software on your core device. For more information about Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software functionality, see Configure the Amazon IoT Greengrass core.

Before you begin, make sure that you have completed the setup steps in Module 1 for your chosen device.

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Amazon IoT Greengrass also provides other options for installing the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software. For example, you can use Greengrass device setup to configure your environment and install the latest version of the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software. Or, on supported Debian platforms, you can use the APT package manager to install or upgrade the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software. For more information, see Install the Amazon IoT Greengrass Core software.

This module should take less than 30 minutes to complete.