Configure NGINX on a Cloud Server: Digital Ocean & AWS

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1 - Introduction

1 - Apache vs NGINX.mp4

03:10

2 - History of Apache.mp4

01:41

3 - Advantages of NGINX.mp4

01:55

2 - Virtual Server Basics

4 - Deploying a Droplet on Digital Ocean.mp4

04:18

5 - Attaching a Floating IP.mp4

01:06

6 - Connecting to your Virtual Server.mp4

03:25

3 - Install and Configure LEMP Stack on Ubuntu

7 - Install Configure NGINX.mp4

01:40

8 - Install Configure MySQL on NGINX.mp4

07:26

9 - Install Configure PHP on NGINX.mp4

10:29

10 - Creating a PHP Test File.mp4

02:41

4 - Domain Names and SSL

11 - Modifying Domain Name Servers.mp4

02:52

12 - Configuring DNS Zone Files.mp4

04:38

13 - Updating the NGINX Block File Configuration File.mp4

03:10

14 - Installing Lets Encrypt SSL on NGINX.mp4

08:25

5 - PhpMyAdmin on NGINX

15 - Installing PhpMyAdmin.mp4

04:47

16 - Securing PhpMyAdmin with Symbolic Links.mp4

03:11

17 - Securing PhpMyAdmin with Authentication Gateways.mp4

02:58

18 - Enabling Authentication Gateways on NGINX.mp4

04:15

6 - WordPress on NGINX

19 - Introduction to Wordpress.mp4

00:43

20 - Creating a Database for WordPress.mp4

03:08

21 - Installing PHP Extensions for WordPress.mp4

01:24

22 - NGINX Block File Configuration for WordPress.mp4

03:11

23 - Downloading WordPress.mp4

03:01

24 - Wordpress Configuration.mp4

04:00

25 - WordPress Setup.mp4

03:50

7 - Getting Started with AWS

26 - Introduction.mp4

01:28

27 - AWS Pricing Foundations.mp4

05:59

28 - AWS Free Tier Overview.mp4

05:20

29 - AWS Acceptable Use Policy.mp4

02:46

30 - AWS Account Registration.mp4

07:03

31 - AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Key Topics.mp4

08:01

32 - AWS Global vs Regional Services.mp4

07:06

33 - Global vs Regional Services Example.mp4

05:53

34 - Creating Billing Alerts.mp4

08:45

35 - AWS MultiFactor Authentication MFA.mp4

04:34

36 - Activate MFA for the Root User Account.mp4

04:01

37 - Creating IAM Users and Groups.mp4

11:57

38 - IAM User Custom SignIn Link.mp4

04:00

39 - Configure a Custom Password Policy.mp4

02:04

8 - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2

40 - Introduction to EC2.mp4

03:08

41 - EC2 Instance Core Features.mp4

04:19

42 - EC2 Instance Types.mp4

03:14

43 - Amazon Machine Images AMI.mp4

08:51

44 - Creating an IAM User for EC2.mp4

03:52

45 - The EC2 Dashboard.mp4

04:06

46 - Deploying an EC2 Instance.mp4

04:01

47 - Deploying an EC2 Instance Continued.mp4

08:57

48 - EC2 Instances Console.mp4

05:37

49 - Elastic IP Theory.mp4

08:35

50 - Elastic IP Guide.mp4

02:38

51 - EC2 Instance Administration Guide.mp4

04:00

52 - EC2 Instance Launch Templates.mp4

05:50

53 - Creating an Amazon Machine Image AMI.mp4

04:32

54 - IAM Roles Theory.mp4

04:47

55 - IAM Roles Practical Guide.mp4

03:20

56 - IAM Roles for EC2 Guide.mp4

11:08

57 - Introduction to Security Groups.mp4

03:28

58 - Security Groups Guide.mp4

02:34

59 - Secure Socket Shell SSH Overview.mp4

07:03

60 - PuTTY SSH Client for Windows.mp4

02:25

61 - EC2 Instance Connect Guide.mp4

12:36

9 - AWS Storage EC2

62 - Introduction.mp4

02:28

63 - Block vs File vs Object Storage.mp4

04:26

64 - Amazon Elastic Block Store EBS Overview.mp4

07:17

65 - Amazon EBS Guide Part 1.mp4

08:23

66 - Amazon EBS Guide Part 2.mp4

06:09

67 - EBS Snapshots Overview.mp4

03:01

68 - EBS Snapshots Guide.mp4

05:53

69 - Amazon Machine Image AMI.mp4

02:53

70 - Amazon AMI Guide Part 1.mp4

06:32

71 - Amazon AMI Guide Part 2.mp4

07:11

72 - Amazon EC2 Image Builder.mp4

04:53

73 - Amazon EC2 Image Builder Guide Part 1.mp4

13:47

74 - Amazon EC2 Image Builder Guide Part 2.mp4

12:22

75 - Amazon Elastic File System EFS.mp4

07:08

76 - Deploy an EC2 Instance with Ubuntu Guide.mp4

10:07

77 - Creating an EFS Guide.mp4

05:37

78 - Attach EFS to EC2 Guide.mp4

06:06

79 - Upload Files to EFS via FTP Guide.mp4

07:08

80 - Attach EFS to Second EC2 Instance Guide.mp4

09:37

81 - Account Cleanup.mp4

03:55

10 - AWS ELB ASG Route 53

82 - Introduction.mp4

03:01

83 - High Availability Elasticity.mp4

04:17

84 - Elastic Load Balancer ELB Overview.mp4

04:16

85 - Auto Scaling Groups ASG.mp4

03:56

86 - ELB ASG Prep Setup AMI from EC2.mp4

26:16

87 - ELB Deployment Guide.mp4

15:04

88 - Creating a Launch Template Guide.mp4

05:00

89 - Auto Scaling Groups Guide.mp4

12:50

90 - Auto Scaling Strategies.mp4

08:06

91 - Dynamic Scaling Guide.mp4

06:43

92 - Step and Simple Scaling Guide.mp4

07:20

93 - Predictive Scaling Guide.mp4

04:10

94 - Creating a Launch Template Guide.mp4

03:46

95 - Virtual Private Cloud VPC Guide.mp4

10:04

96 - Amazon Route 53 DNS Foundations Guide.mp4

05:00

97 - Route 53 Domain Registration Routing Guide.mp4

05:07

98 - Route 53 Domain Settings and Hosted Zones.mp4

05:51

99 - Route 53 DNS Records in the Hosted Zone.mp4

06:17

100 - Account CleanUp.mp4

02:34

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What You'll Learn?

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.

Who is this for?

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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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.
Who this course is for:
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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