Deploying a Ghost Publishing Server on AWS EC2

Setting up your own independent publishing platform doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. By hosting the open-source Ghost blogging platform on an AWS virtual server, you gain complete control over your content, database, and system configuration. This text-based guide walks you through the entire deployment pipeline, from initial AWS setup to a fully functioning web server. You will begin by mastering core cloud computing concepts, understanding virtual machines, and navigating the AWS console securely. From there, you will transition into server administration, learning how to configure Linux, manage dependencies, and secure your environment for production. By the end of this course, you will have a live, self-hosted Ghost server running on the cloud. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational cloud infrastructure and AWS EC2 virtual machine concepts - Launch and configure a secure Linux EC2 instance with appropriate security groups - Connect to your cloud server securely using SSH and command-line tools - Install and configure Node.js, Nginx, and MySQL dependencies for the Ghost platform - Secure your deployment with modern SSL/TLS certificates for encrypted web traffic - Manage and maintain your server using basic Linux administration commands We start with key terminology and AWS security fundamentals before moving step-by-step through server provisioning, dependency installation, and final Ghost configuration. This logical progression ensures you understand not just what commands to run, but why they are necessary for a stable deployment. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring system administrators, and content creators who want to learn self-hosting and cloud basics without any prior AWS or command-line experience. Start reading today to build and manage your own independent cloud publishing server.