Configure Nginx On A Cloud Server Digital Ocean & Aws

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Understand the key features and differences between Apache and NGINX servers, and choose the right server for specific use cases.
Set up and configure a Digital Ocean account, create a new droplet, and deploy a LEMP stack on Ubuntu.
Install and configure a LEMP stack on Ubuntu, including setting up Nginx, MySQL, and PHP.
Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy, and leverage various Nginx modules to optimize web application performance.
Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy, and leverage various Nginx modules to optimize web application performance.
Register a domain name, configure DNS settings, and secure web applications using SSL encryption.
Install and configure WordPress on an NGINX server, including setting up the necessary database and configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy.
Understand the architecture, features, and key services available on the AWS platform, including EC2, S3, and RDS.
Set up and configure an AWS account, and explore various AWS tools and technologies.
Create and configure EC2 instances, including setting up security groups, configuring networking, and selecting the right instance type for specific use cases.
Leverage various EC2 features and understand how to optimize instance performance.
Configure and manage AWS storage solutions, including EBS to support EC2 instances.
Understand how to use load balancers and auto scaling groups to optimize application performance and availability.
Set up and configure Route 53 to manage DNS settings.
Gain practical experience through hands-on labs and exercises.
Apply foundational concepts and practical skills to real-world use cases.
Understand how to choose the right technology solutions to meet specific requirements.
Requirements
Basic Computer Skills
Description
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of foundational concepts and practical skills required to deploy web applications using Apache and NGINX servers, configure and manage cloud servers on Digital Ocean and AWS platforms, and leverage various AWS storage solutions to support EC2 instances.The course begins by introducing the foundational concepts of Apache and NGINX servers. Students learn about the architecture, configuration, and key features of both servers, while exploring how to deploy and configure them to host web applications. We also teach the key differences between Apache and NGINX and the best use cases for each web server technology. Next, the course covers cloud server deployment on Digital Ocean. Students learn how to set up and configure a Digital Ocean account and create a new droplet. They will also explore various tools and technologies available on the Digital Ocean platform and learn how to leverage them to build and deploy web applications.The course then delves into LEMP stack configuration on Ubuntu. Students will learn how to install and configure LEMP stack on Ubuntu, including setting up Nginx, MySQL, and PHP. We teach how to configure Nginx as a reverse proxy and leverage various Nginx modules to optimize web application performance.Next, the course covers domain name registration and SSL encryption. Students will learn how to register a domain name, configure DNS settings, and secure web applications using SSL encryption. They will also explore various SSL certificate providers and understand how to choose the right certificate for their use case.The course then moves on to WordPress installation and configuration on NGINX. Students will learn how to install and configure WordPress on a NGINX server, including setting up the necessary database and configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy. They will also explore various WordPress plugins and themes and understand how to customize them to meet specific requirements.From here, we dive into AWS foundations. Students learn about the architecture, features, and key services available on the AWS platform, including EC2 and IAM. They will also understand how to set up and configure an AWS account and explore various AWS tools and technologies.Next, the course covers Amazon EC2 foundations. Students learn to create and configure EC2 instances, including setting up security groups, configuring networking, and selecting the right instance type for specific use cases. They will also explore various EC2 features and understand how to leverage them to optimize instance performance.The course then moves on to AWS storage solutions for EC2. Students will learn about various AWS storage solutions, including EBS, S3, and Glacier. They will understand how to configure and manage these storage solutions to support EC2 instances, and explore various use cases where different storage solutions may be appropriate.Finally, the course covers AWS Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling Groups, and Route 53. Students will learn how to set up and configure load balancers and auto scaling groups, and understand how to use Route 53 to manage DNS settings. They will also explore various use cases where load balancing, auto scaling, and Route 53 may be necessary to optimize application performance and availability.Overall, this course provides students with a comprehensive overview of foundational concepts and practical skills required to deploy web applications using Apache and NGINX servers, configure and manage cloud servers on Digital Ocean and AWS platforms, and leverage various AWS storage solutions to support EC2 instances. Students will also gain practical experience through hands-on labs and exercises, and understand how to apply these concepts and skills to real-world use cases.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Apache vs. NGINX
Lecture 2 History of Apache
Lecture 3 Advantages of NGINX
Section 2: Virtual Server Basics
Lecture 4 Deploying a Droplet on Digital Ocean
Lecture 5 Attaching a Floating IP
Lecture 6 Connecting to your Virtual Server
Section 3: Install and Configure LEMP Stack on Ubuntu
Lecture 7 Install & Configure NGINX
Lecture 8 Install & Configure MySQL on NGINX
Lecture 9 Install & Configure PHP on NGINX
Lecture 10 Creating a PHP Test File
Section 4: Domain Names and SSL
Lecture 11 Modifying Domain Name Servers
Lecture 12 Configuring DNS Zone Files
Lecture 13 Updating the NGINX Block File Configuration File
Lecture 14 Installing Let's Encrypt SSL on NGINX
Section 5: PhpMyAdmin on NGINX
Lecture 15 Installing PhpMyAdmin
Lecture 16 Securing PhpMyAdmin with Symbolic Links
Lecture 17 Securing PhpMyAdmin with Authentication Gateways
Lecture 18 Enabling Authentication Gateways on NGINX
Section 6: WordPress on NGINX
Lecture 19 Introduction to Wordpress
Lecture 20 Creating a Database for WordPress
Lecture 21 Installing PHP Extensions for WordPress
Lecture 22 NGINX Block File Configuration for WordPress
Lecture 23 Downloading WordPress
Lecture 24 Wordpress Configuration
Lecture 25 WordPress Setup
Section 7: Getting Started with AWS
Lecture 26 Introduction
Lecture 27 AWS Pricing Foundations
Lecture 28 AWS Free Tier Overview
Lecture 29 AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Lecture 30 AWS Account Registration
Lecture 31 AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam - Key Topics
Lecture 32 AWS Global vs. Regional Services
Lecture 33 Global vs. Regional Services Example
Lecture 34 Creating Billing Alerts
Lecture 35 AWS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Lecture 36 Activate MFA for the Root User Account
Lecture 37 Creating IAM Users and Groups
Lecture 38 IAM User Custom Sign-In Link
Lecture 39 Configure a Custom Password Policy
Section 8: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
Lecture 40 Introduction to EC2
Lecture 41 EC2 Instance Core Features
Lecture 42 EC2 Instance Types
Lecture 43 Amazon Machine Images (AMI)
Lecture 44 Creating an IAM User for EC2
Lecture 45 The EC2 Dashboard
Lecture 46 Deploying an EC2 Instance
Lecture 47 Deploying an EC2 Instance (Continued)
Lecture 48 EC2 Instances Console
Lecture 49 Elastic IP (Theory)
Lecture 50 Elastic IP (Guide)
Lecture 51 EC2 Instance Administration (Guide)
Lecture 52 EC2 Instance Launch Templates
Lecture 53 Creating an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Lecture 54 IAM Roles (Theory)
Lecture 55 IAM Roles (Practical Guide)
Lecture 56 IAM Roles for EC2 (Guide)
Lecture 57 Introduction to Security Groups
Lecture 58 Security Groups (Guide)
Lecture 59 Secure Socket Shell (SSH) Overview
Lecture 60 PuTTY (SSH) Client for Windows
Lecture 61 EC2 Instance Connect (Guide)
Section 9: AWS Storage (EC2)
Lecture 62 Introduction
Lecture 63 Block vs. File. vs Object Storage
Lecture 64 Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Overview
Lecture 65 Amazon EBS Guide[Part 1]
Lecture 66 Amazon EBS Guide[Part 2]
Lecture 67 EBS Snapshots Overview
Lecture 68 EBS Snapshots (Guide)
Lecture 69 Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Lecture 70 Amazon AMI Guide[Part 1]
Lecture 71 Amazon AMI Guide[Part 2]
Lecture 72 Amazon EC2 Image Builder
Lecture 73 Amazon EC2 Image Builder Guide[Part 1]
Lecture 74 Amazon EC2 Image Builder Guide[Part 2]
Lecture 75 Amazon Elastic File System (EFS)
Lecture 76 Deploy an EC2 Instance with Ubuntu (Guide)
Lecture 77 Creating an EFS (Guide)
Lecture 78 Attach EFS to EC2 (Guide)
Lecture 79 Upload Files to EFS via FTP (Guide)
Lecture 80 Attach EFS to Second EC2 Instance (Guide)
Lecture 81 Account Cleanup
Section 10: AWS ELB, ASG, Route 53
Lecture 82 Introduction
Lecture 83 High Availability & Elasticity
Lecture 84 Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) Overview
Lecture 85 Auto Scaling Groups (ASG)
Lecture 86 ELB + ASG Prep: Setup AMI from EC2
Lecture 87 ELB Deployment (Guide)
Lecture 88 Creating a Launch Template (Guide)
Lecture 89 Auto Scaling Groups (Guide)
Lecture 90 Auto Scaling Strategies
Lecture 91 Dynamic Scaling (Guide)
Lecture 92 Step and Simple Scaling (Guide)
Lecture 93 Predictive Scaling (Guide)
Lecture 94 Creating a Launch Template (Guide)
Lecture 95 Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Guide
Lecture 96 Amazon Route 53 & DNS Foundations (Guide)
Lecture 97 Route 53 Domain Registration & Routing (Guide)
Lecture 98 Route 53 Domain Settings and Hosted Zones
Lecture 99 Route 53 DNS Records in the Hosted Zone
Lecture 100 Account Clean-Up
Web developers who want to gain practical skills in deploying and managing web servers and web applications in the cloud.,IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills in AWS and cloud computing, and to gain hands-on experience in deploying and managing web applications.,Entrepreneurs who want to launch web-based businesses and need to understand the basics of web server deployment, management, and optimization.,System administrators who want to gain practical experience in setting up and configuring web servers and applications on the cloud, using both Apache and NGINX servers.,Students and professionals who are interested in pursuing careers in cloud computing and web development, and want to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in server deployment, management, and optimization.




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