WordPress Deployment on AWS: A Guide to EC2 and Cloud Security

Hosting a website on a shared server limits your control, performance, and scalability. Transitioning to the cloud with AWS gives you full ownership of your WordPress environment, but setting it up correctly requires a solid grasp of cloud infrastructure. This text-based course guides you through the entire process of launching a secure, functional WordPress site on AWS. You will transition from understanding basic cloud concepts to configuring virtual servers, managing security permissions, and using command-line tools to maintain your environment. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and the AWS infrastructure; Configure AWS EC2 virtual servers with the appropriate operating system and performance specifications; Implement security best practices using SSH keys, security groups, and firewall rules to protect your deployment; Install and configure the WordPress application stack, including web servers and database connections; Use the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage and monitor your cloud resources efficiently; Apply modern cloud architecture principles, such as decoupling database storage and planning for scalability. The course begins with essential terminology and fundamental cloud theories before moving step-by-step through server provisioning, security configuration, and WordPress installation. You will read detailed technical explanations and analyze practical configuration examples to build your confidence. This course is designed for beginners who want to learn cloud hosting and WordPress deployment, with no prior AWS or systems administration experience required. Start reading today to take complete control of your web infrastructure.