Deploy a Django web app with Apache, Amazon EC2 and CI/CD

Welcome! I'm here to guide you in deploying your Django web applications with Apache on Amazon EC2 and automating your deployment process using CI/CD pipelines.

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In this course we will learn a variety of new concepts, manners of deploying a lot of extra technologies along the way.

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What you'll learn (In-depth):

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Django setup & development:

• Learn the essentials of building and configuring a Django application for deployment.

• Set up your development environment for a seamless workflow, focusing on local development environments and ensuring smooth transitions to production.

• Master Django configuration for production, including setting allowed hosts, static files, and environment variables.

Amazon EC2 deployment:

• Deploy a Django app on an EC2 instance with Apache and mod_wsgi, focusing on the basics of server management.

• Configure the EC2 instance using Linux-based commands, including managing updates, installing dependencies, and ensuring smooth operation.

• Secure your EC2 instance, including setting up SSH keys, managing server security groups, and configuring Apache virtual hosts for a reliable production environment.

• Troubleshoot and test your Apache configuration to ensure it serves your Django app correctly.

Linux-Based Commands on EC2 (Ubuntu):

• Use common Linux commands to manage your EC2 instance (Ubuntu AMI), such as updating the system, installing dependencies, managing files, and monitoring resources.

• Learn to navigate the terminal for remote access and file management, including SSH into the EC2 instance and basic system administration tasks.

• Get comfortable using the command line to handle server tasks like starting/stopping services, viewing logs, and debugging errors in production.

CI/CD automation:

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy to automate your deployment process.

• Set up and configure each stage of the pipeline to integrate with your GitHub repository, build code, and deploy it automatically to your EC2 instance.

• Learn the AWS CLI commands and use them to test and manage your CI/CD pipeline directly from the terminal.

• Ensure fast, reliable, and secure updates to your Django app, reducing manual intervention.

Cloud Infrastructure:

• Work with core AWS services such as EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), RDS (Relational Database Service), and IAM (Identity and Access Management) to build and manage a secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for your Django application.

• Set up a PostgreSQL production database with Amazon RDS and ensure your Django app connects to it securely.

• Understand IAM roles, security groups, and how to secure sensitive data and access within your AWS environment.

Secure environment variables with AWS Secrets Manager:

• Learn to use AWS Secrets Manager to store and retrieve sensitive data such as database credentials, API keys, and other environment variables securely.

• Programmatically integrate AWS Secrets Manager with your Django application to dynamically load environment variables, reducing the risk of exposing sensitive information in the codebase.

• Configure IAM roles and policies to control access to secrets, ensuring that only the necessary services and users can retrieve them.
  

Register a domain name with Amazon Route53 and setup SSL certification with Certbot:

• Register a domain name with Amazon Route53 and then use Certbot to obtain and install SSL certificates for your domain name, securing the connection to your Django app with HTTPS.

• Integrate the SSL certificate with Apache to enforce secure communications and protect user data.

Simplified IaaS Approach:

• Focus on an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model where you're working with a single EC2 instance, without the complexity of load balancing or auto-scaling.

• Learn how to configure and deploy Django on a simple, single EC2 instance, focusing on scalability at the application level and managing the server environment efficiently.

• Get hands-on experience working with a minimal, cost-effective setup that is easy to manage and scale manually as your application grows.
  

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of deploying Django apps on AWS using EC2 with a hands-on, practical approach. You’ll build the foundational skills to manage servers, automate deployments, secure your application, and work with cloud infrastructure, all within a simplified and focused environment.

I want to help YOU master the fundamentals of deploying your Django web apps to Apache on Amazon EC2 with CI/CD!

The Deploy a Django web app with Apache, Amazon EC2 and CI/CD course has been structured in a simple and logical order. Everything that has been designed from the styling to the graphics and topics covered is crafted with the absolute duty of care towards the student.

The Deploy a Django web app with Apache, Amazon EC2 and CI/CD course is a highly practical course and allows you to apply your knowledge:

• There is a wealth of hands-on lectures throughout this course.

Your instructor:

My name is Arno Pretorius. I'm a qualified IT teacher who has taught programming both in-person and online. My main passions are teaching and technology, so I thought why not just combine the best of both worlds to create something truly amazing and valuable. Over the years, I have created and deployed many real-world Django-based applications, including a job portal for university graduates and an exclusive social network.

I'm a Software developer, an AWS Solutions Architect and Developer associate. I have a keen interest in cloud computing, web development and everything that relates to programming and technology.

Trust me you are in good hands!


This course also comes with:

- 8+ hours of on-demand video

- Full lifetime access

- A Udemy certificate of completion

- Downloadable resources

- Articles

- Access on mobile and TV


Join me in this course if you want to master the fundamentals of deploying your Django web app with Apache, Amazon EC2 and CI/CD!