Hosting Ghost on AWS: Installation and Directory Setup

Setting up your own self-hosted blogging platform can feel daunting, but AWS provides the perfect infrastructure to host Ghost securely and efficiently. This text-based course takes you step-by-step through the foundational server preparation and command-line installation process. You will transition from having a blank cloud server to a fully configured environment ready for your Ghost publication. By learning how to navigate the command line, manage system directories, and install packages, you will gain total control over your web hosting infrastructure. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the core architecture of AWS EC2 instances and server directories. 2. Configure secure SSH access and basic server permissions. 3. Install Node.js and manage packages using npm on a Linux server. 4. Install the Ghost CLI globally to manage your publication. 5. Create and organize system directories with correct ownership and permissions. 6. Configure modern security groups and basic Nginx reverse proxy concepts. The course begins with essential server terminology and SSH fundamentals before moving into Node.js setup, Ghost CLI installation, and directory configuration. You will follow clear, written explanations and command-line examples to build your server environment from scratch. This course is designed for beginners who want to host their own blog on AWS. No prior cloud administration or command-line experience is required. Start building your self-hosted publishing platform today.