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It may seem like a waste of $20 a month if you aren't doing anything big with it.

But you can setup a linux virtual server on linode and go through all of those steps on your own. Also test out your setup.

EC2 is cheaper if you're using the server for hours in a month - i.e. to learn, like I am.

Or rock Vagrant. The ability to quickly setup & tear down makes for some quick experimentation.