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https://github.com/atulkamble/aws-ec2-static-website
This repository provides a step-by-step guide for deploying a static website on AWS EC2. It includes instructions for launching an EC2 instance, installing and configuring the Apache web server, and deploying a basic HTML website. The project also features an optional script for automating the deployment process.
https://github.com/atulkamble/aws-ec2-static-website
apache aws ec2 iac infrastructure-as-code static-website web-hosting website
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This repository provides a step-by-step guide for deploying a static website on AWS EC2. It includes instructions for launching an EC2 instance, installing and configuring the Apache web server, and deploying a basic HTML website. The project also features an optional script for automating the deployment process.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/atulkamble/aws-ec2-static-website
- Owner: atulkamble
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-05-27T05:13:15.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-13T06:41:39.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-08T06:59:59.002Z (27 days ago)
- Topics: apache, aws, ec2, iac, infrastructure-as-code, static-website, web-hosting, website
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: http://linkedin.com/in/atuljkamble
- Size: 28.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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# Hosting a Static Website on AWS EC2
# Clone This Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/atulkamble/aws-ec2-static-website.git
cd aws-ec2-static-website
```
# AWSWebsiteProject
**Hosting a Website on AWS EC2**
This project provides a comprehensive guide for configuring and hosting a static website on AWS EC2, including relevant code snippets for setup and deployment.
---
### **Project: Hosting a Static Website on AWS EC2**
**Objective:**
Establish and deploy a static website on an AWS EC2 instance.
---
### **Prerequisites**
1. **AWS Account:** Ensure you have an active AWS account.
2. **AWS CLI:** Install and configure the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI). [Download AWS CLI](https://aws.amazon.com/cli/)
3. **EC2 Key Pair:** Generate an EC2 key pair for secure instance access.
4. **Git:**
```bash
git config --global user.name "username"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
```
---
### **Step 1: Launch an EC2 Instance**
1. **Access AWS Management Console** and navigate to the EC2 Dashboard.
2. **Initiate Instance Launch:**
- Select “Launch Instance”.
- Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI): Opt for the “Amazon Linux 2 AMI”.
- Select an Instance Type: Choose “t2.micro” (eligible for the free tier).
- Configure Instance: Accept the default configuration settings.
- Add Storage: Accept the default storage configuration.
- Add Tags: (Optional) Add a tag such as `Name: EC2WebServer`.
- Configure Security Group: Create a new security group with rules allowing HTTP (port 80) and SSH (port 22) traffic.
- Review and Launch: Verify settings and click “Launch”. Select your key pair and proceed with launching the instance.
---
### **Step 2: Connect to Your EC2 Instance**
1. **Open your terminal** (Linux/Mac) or use PuTTY (Windows).
2. **Establish SSH Connection:**
```bash
ssh -i /path/to/your-key-pair.pem ec2-user@your-ec2-public-dns
```
---
### **Step 3: Install and Configure Apache Web Server**
1. **Update the instance and install Apache HTTP Server:**
```bash
sudo yum update -y
sudo yum install -y httpd
```
2. **Start Apache service and enable it to start on boot:**
```bash
sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo usermod -a -G apache ec2-user
```
---
### **Step 4: Deploy Your Static Website**
1. **Create a basic HTML file:**
```bash
sudo tee /var/www/html/index.html <
My First AWS Website
Hello, World!
Welcome to my website hosted on AWS EC2!