Hosting a website on AWS EC2 instance using the nginx web server.

Nginx is a high-performance HTTP server, reverse proxy server, and an IMAP/POP3 proxy server. It is known for its stability, rich feature set, simple configuration, and low resource consumption.

Here's how to install and configure Nginx on an Ubuntu system.

Step 1: launch an instance.

Step 2: connect to instance.

Step 3: First, update your package lists to ensure you get the latest version and dependencies:

Sudo apt-get update

Step 4: Install nginx.

Install Nginx using the package manager.

Sudo apt-get install nginx

Step 5: Start and Enable Nginx

Start the Nginx service:

Sudo systemctl restart nginx

Sudo systemctl enable nginx

Step 6: Verify Nginx Installation

To check if Nginx is running, you can use:

sudo systemctl status nginx

upload application code file.

Change application code in /var/ www/html/index.nginx-debian.html file.

check the webpage using public ip address.

Public IP of EC2 Instance.

By above these steps, you will have a fully functional Nginx server on your Ubuntu system, ready to serve static or dynamic content, act as a reverse proxy, or perform other advanced tasks.

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I am a dedicated and experienced Cloud Engineer with two years in the industry, specializing in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure cloud infrastructures. With a strong foundation in AWS, Azure, and GCP, I excel at leveraging cloud services to optimize performance, enhance security, and reduce operational costs. My expertise includes automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) with tools like Terraform and container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud solutions, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of cloud technology trends and continuously enhancing my skill set to provide innovative solutions that drive business success. Whether it's migrating legacy systems to the cloud or architecting new cloud-native applications, I bring a strategic approach to every project, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and reliability. In addition to my technical skills, I am an advocate for DevOps practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within development and operations teams. My commitment to learning and adapting to new technologies ensures that I can meet the evolving needs of any organization and deliver top-tier cloud solutions.