Host WordPress 5 sites, Linux LAMP Stack and AWS Lightsail

🚀 Master Hosting WordPress 5 Sites with Linux & AWS Lightsail!

Your Journey to Become a WordPress Hosting Expert Awaits! 🌟

In this comprehensive, hands-on course, we dive deep into the world of professional and cost-effective website hosting using Linux, the LAMP stack, and AWS Lightsail. You'll learn through project-based learning that will equip you with the skills to create a robust online presence. Here's what you can expect to master:

Professional Website Hosting on a Budget

• Register Domain Names: Start by securing your unique domain names to give your online presence a professional edge.
• Launch and Configure AWS Lightsail Linux Instance: Get hands-on experience launching a secure and scalable Linux instance within the AWS ecosystem.
• Configure DNS with AWS Lightsail and Route 53: Learn how to manage domain names and route traffic across your infrastructure.
• Professional Email Setup: Set up a free email address using your own domain name for seamless professional communication.

Linux Mastery

• Understand Linux Distributions: Get familiar with various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Desktop, Mint, and Lubuntu.
• Install Linux on Virtual Machines: Learn how to install Linux on virtual machines running on Windows and Mac platforms.
• Linux File System and Navigation: Master the basics of the Linux file system and become proficient in navigating, searching, and managing files and directories with confidence.
• Linux Permissions and Performance Tuning: Understand file permissions and how to configure a swap file for optimal performance.

Building Your Web Server

• Apache Web Server Installation and Configuration: Learn to install and configure the Apache web server to efficiently run multiple websites on a single server with a single IP address, optimized for WordPress 5.
• SSL/HTTPS Encryption Setup: Secure your websites for free using SSL/HTTPS encryption.

Database and Server Management

• MySQL Database Installation and Management: Get hands-on experience installing MySQL, creating databases, and managing user permissions.
• PHP Configuration: Tune your PHP environment specifically for WordPress, including email setup.

WordPress Wizardry

• Install Two WordPress Sites: Learn to install two distinct WordPress sites with their own unique domain names.
• Creating a Website with a Homepage Slide Show: Build an engaging website complete with a slide show on the homepage.

Enhance Your WordPress Skills

• WordPress Plugins: Dive into essential WordPress plugins such as Child Themes, Security, Email, and SEO, among others.
• Understanding WordPress 5: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and changes in WordPress 5.

WordPress Backup and Security

• Backup Your WordPress Sites: Master the techniques for backing up your WordPress sites and the Linux server they run on.

Secure Your AWS Environment

• AWS Account Security: Implement Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for your AWS Root Account and set up billing alerts with CloudWatch, SNS, and the Billing Console.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of hosting WordPress 5 sites on Linux using AWS Lightsail, along with the skills to manage, secure, and back up your infrastructure effectively. 🛡️✨

Join us on this transformative learning journey and take control of your web hosting capabilities today! 🚀