Overview
Qdrant 1.19.2 stores vectors (embeddings) with JSON payloads and returns the nearest matches with filtering, which is the retrieval layer behind semantic search, recommendations and RAG chatbots. This AMI is for developers who want a private single-node vector store in their own AWS account, with data on an EBS volume they control and the API kept off the public internet.
What you get: Qdrant (Software Sushi source-derived build of upstream 1.19.2) with HTTP on port 6333 and gRPC on port 6334 bound to the loopback interface, a unique API key generated on first boot (/etc/qdrant/credentials, root-only), and storage plus snapshots persisted under /var/lib/qdrant. Cluster mode, the bundled web UI, CORS and telemetry are disabled. The helper /opt/sushi/bin/qdrant-api makes authenticated calls without printing the key. Qdrant itself needs no AWS API permissions.
Getting started takes a few minutes: launch t3.medium (4 GiB RAM, 16 GiB encrypted gp3 or larger, IMDSv2), attach an instance profile with AmazonSSMManagedInstanceCore, allow outbound HTTPS and keep the security group free of inbound rules. Connect with Session Manager and run bash /opt/sushi/docs/demo.sh as ubuntu. It creates a demo collection, upserts and searches vectors, and confirms that unauthenticated calls are rejected. Then create your own collection with qdrant-api, or forward port 6333 with AWS-StartPortForwardingSession to use any Qdrant client with the API key. The bundled guide covers backup, restore and an optional private proxy with TLS.
Software fee: USD 0.02 per running t3.medium instance-hour with the first five days free for one concurrent instance; the same full software runs throughout and there is no product-imposed time, user or usage limit. Additional concurrent instances incur software fees. EC2, EBS and data transfer are billed separately. No annual offer is configured.
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for independent AWS packaging, validation, maintenance and setup documentation (https://qdrant.tech/documentation/ ). Qdrant Solutions GmbH authors Qdrant under the Apache-2.0 license. Software Sushi supplies the AMI recipe, native build and setup guide without claiming upstream endorsement; Qdrant Solutions GmbH support is not included.
Highlights
- Vector similarity search with payload filtering: the retrieval layer for RAG and semantic search.
- Secure defaults: HTTP and gRPC bind to the loopback interface, and each instance generates its own API key on first boot.
- Storage and snapshots persist locally, and the guided walkthrough covers your first collection and search.
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We offer a full refund of software charges for the first 48 hours billing starts if the product does not perform as described. To request a refund, email info@softwaresushi.com with your EC2 instance ID and a description of the issue. AWS infrastructure costs (EC2, EBS, data transfer) are billed by AWS and are not eligible for refund by us.
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Version release notes
Qdrant v1.19.2 (Apache-2.0, by Qdrant Solutions GmbH) on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, packaged by Software Sushi with a source-derived native build. HTTP and gRPC bind to the loopback interface, a per-instance API key is generated at first boot, and storage plus snapshots persist under /var/lib/qdrant. Includes a guided walkthrough (sudo -iu ubuntu bash /opt/sushi/docs/demo.sh).
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Usage instructions
- Launch t3.medium (4 GiB RAM, 16 GiB or larger encrypted gp3, IMDSv2) with an instance profile that has AmazonSSMManagedInstanceCore and outbound HTTPS. No inbound rules are needed.
- Connect: aws ssm start-session --target <instance-id>. After cloud-init finishes, run: sudo -iu ubuntu bash /opt/sushi/docs/demo.sh. It creates a demo collection, upserts and searches vectors, and confirms unauthenticated calls are rejected.
- Qdrant listens on 127.0.0.1:6333 (HTTP) and 127.0.0.1:6334 (gRPC) only. Use /opt/sushi/bin/qdrant-api for authenticated calls without printing the key; the API key is in /etc/qdrant/credentials (root only).
- To use a client from your workstation: aws ssm start-session --target <instance-id> --document-name AWS-StartPortForwardingSession --parameters '{"portNumber":["6333"],"localPortNumber":["6333"]}' and send the api-key header. Docs: https://qdrant.tech/documentation/ . Data and snapshots live under /var/lib/qdrant; back it up together with /etc/qdrant.
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Software Sushi provides AMI packaging and setup guidance. Contact info@softwaresushi.com for installation questions. Support coverage requires a separate agreement. This offer does not include Qdrant Solutions GmbH support.
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