Deploying Your First Web Application on AWS EC2

Deploying your first web application can feel overwhelming when faced with cloud infrastructure. This text-based guide demystifies cloud hosting by taking you step-by-step through launching a live application on AWS. You will transition from running code locally to managing a production-ready server in the cloud. By the end of this course, you will understand how to configure virtual servers, deploy code securely, and keep your application running continuously. What you'll learn: 1. Understand fundamental cloud concepts, including virtual servers, security groups, and IP routing. 2. Configure an AWS EC2 instance from scratch using best practices for access control. 3. Deploy application code from GitHub directly to your cloud server. 4. Manage live application processes using PM2 to ensure zero downtime. 5. Implement modern environment variable management for secure application configuration. 6. Set up basic server monitoring and log rotation to maintain system health. The course begins with essential cloud terminology and security foundations before moving into server provisioning. You will then progress through code deployment, process management, and modern configuration practices to ensure your application remains stable and secure. This course is designed specifically for beginners with basic JavaScript knowledge who want to learn server deployment. No prior cloud experience is required. Start your cloud deployment journey and bring your web applications to the world today.