Building a Cloud Storage Server with AWS EC2 and Nextcloud

Managing your own secure cloud storage gives you full control over your data while building real-world cloud infrastructure skills. This text-based course teaches you how to deploy Nextcloud on an AWS EC2 instance to create a private file sharing server. You will start by exploring core cloud computing concepts, virtual server deployment, and fundamental storage architectures. From there, you will learn how to configure web services, set up your storage platform, and apply modern access controls. What you'll learn: Understand foundational AWS concepts, EC2 architecture, and security basics; Configure a Linux-based virtual server tailored for web hosting; Install and configure Nextcloud to create a self-hosted file platform; Apply SSL encryption and custom domain settings for secure connections; Implement access controls, user management, and backup practices; Explore structured next steps for expanding your cloud knowledge. The course begins with essential terminology and structural concepts before walking through configuration steps and administration practices. Written for beginners and IT enthusiasts, no prior cloud hosting experience is required. Start reading today to launch your personal cloud server.