Deploying Ghost on AWS with EC2 and RDS

Deploying a modern web application on the cloud can feel overwhelming when you have to connect multiple services. This text-based course guides you through the process of setting up a production-ready Ghost blog on AWS by connecting virtual servers with managed databases. You will transition from understanding basic cloud concepts to confidently managing your own self-hosted blogging platform. By reading through structured explanations and code configurations, you will gain practical experience with essential AWS services. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational AWS concepts, including virtual machines and managed databases. - Configure secure network connections using security groups and subnets. - Launch and provision an EC2 instance to host the Ghost application. - Set up an RDS database to handle your content storage securely. - Install Ghost and configure Nginx as a reverse proxy. - Apply modern security best practices, including SSL/TLS setup and IAM role configurations. This course begins with essential cloud terminology and architecture design before moving into step-by-step configuration guides. You will read clear explanations of how each component interacts, ensuring you understand the theory behind every setting. This course is designed for beginners who want to learn real-world cloud deployment without needing prior AWS experience. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of AWS deployment.