NGINX, Apache, SSL Encryption - Certification Course

Name: NGINX, Apache, SSL Encryption - Certification Course
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Install, Configure, and Secure NGINX & Apache on an Ubuntu Server using Digital Ocean & Let's Encrypt SSL

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Created byYouAccel Training

Last updated 9/2020

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What you'll learn

Deploying a virtual server on Digital Ocean
Working with dynamic, static and floating IPs
Using Terminal for remote authentication
Installing and configuring LAMP Stack on Ubuntu 18.04
Testing PHP
Hosting Multiple Domains on one Apache Virtual Server
Configuring Virtual Host Files and Directives
DNS Zone File Configuration
Understanding the difference between Apache & NGINX
Installing NGINX on a Digital Ocean Droplet or any Virtual Server of your choice
Modifying the NGINX Block Configuration file for hosting Websites
Installing essential components on NGINX such as MySQL, PHP & PhpMyAdmin
Securing PhpMyAdmin using symbolic links and NGINX's built in authentication gateway
Securing your hosted websites with free SSL using Certbot & Let's Encrypt
Installing and Configuring WordPress on your NGINX Server
Types of SSL Certificates
How SSL Certificates Work
SSL Certificate Status Reports
Redirect all Domain Variations to HTTPS

Course content

3 sections • 58 lectures • 3h 36m total length

Deploying a Virtual Server on Digital Ocean3:52
Learn to host multiple websites on a single Digital Ocean droplet using virtual hosts, DNS zone files, and Let's Encrypt SSL certificates on Ubuntu 18.04.
Creating and Attaching a Floating IP5:09
Intro to Terminal and Root User Authentication2:31
Discover how floating IPs let you move a permanent IP between droplets, enabling easy server deployment, snapshot recovery, and flexible reconfiguration without changing IP addresses.
Apache Installation and Testing2:33
Installing MySQL Database Management System2:39
Install Apache to set up your web server, update the local package index, and verify the default Apache page by visiting your server IP.
Installing and Testing PHP8:57
Installing PhpMyAdmin for Database Administration5:09
Introduction to Virtual Hosts4:45
Directory Structure, Permissions and Test Files2:45
Configuring Virtual Host Files and Directives8:32
Configure virtual host files by creating domain directories, setting 755 permissions, and adding per-domain index.html files via nano or FTP, guiding multi-domain server setup.
Name Server Configuration8:28
DNS Zone File Configuration and Testing2:53
Installing SSL for each Domain using Lets Encrypt7:21
Summary and Next Steps1:11
Deploy a DigitalOcean Ubuntu droplet, create floating IPs, set up a LAMP stack, structure directories for multiple sites, configure DNS zone and virtual hosts, and obtain Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.

Apache vs NGINX3:10
Compare Apache and NGINX to plan scalable, cost-effective web deployments, balancing compatibility, capacity, and latency to deliver efficient, high-traffic web applications.
History of Apache1:41
Advantages of NGINX1:55
Deploying a Droplet on Digital Ocean4:19
Attaching a Floating IP1:06
Connecting to your Virtual Server3:25
Connect to your virtual server using terminal, putty, or DigitalOcean's web console. Log in with root and the server's IP and password, then change the password.
Install and Configure NGINX1:40
Update the server's package index, install nginx with apt, accept the disk space prompt, and verify the installation by visiting the server's IP to see the Welcome to Nginx page.
Install and Configure MySQL on NGINX7:26
Install and secure MySQL on Ubuntu alongside Nginx by removing anonymous users, disallowing remote root access, removing the test database, and switching to MySQL native password authentication.
Install and Configure PHP on NGINX10:29
Creating a PHP Test File2:41
Modifying Domain Name Servers2:52
Log in to your domain registrar and point your name servers to digitalocean, then configure the dns zone and nginx to serve your home page.
Configuring DNS Zone Files4:39
Updating the NGINX Block File Configuration3:10
Update the NGINX block file to include www and non-www domain variations, reload the server, and verify access by domain name and IP address after DNS changes propagate.
Installing Lets Encrypt SSL on NGINX8:25
Installing PhpMyAdmin4:47
Securing PhpMyAdmin with Symbolic Links3:11
Securing PhpMyAdmin with Authentication Gateways2:58
Enabling Authentication Gateways4:15
Introduction to WordPress0:43
Install WordPress, a flexible content management system powering a third of all websites, and manage membership sites, e-commerce stores, and blogs directly from the browser admin panel.
Creating a Database for Wordpress3:08
Installing PHP Extensions for WordPress1:24
NGINX Block Configuration for WordPress3:11
Downloading WordPress3:01
WordPress Configuration4:00
WordPress Setup3:50
Set up WordPress on nginx by selecting language, naming the site, creating a secure login with a strong password, and configuring seo and admin access via the dashboard and phpMyAdmin.

Introduction to SSL Certificates3:26
Learn how ssl certificates secure communication and verify identity by examining digital certificates and issuing authorities, including Let's Encrypt, Digicert, GoDaddy, and Global Sign, and assess trust.
Traditional vs. Digital Certificate3:33
Types of SSL Certificates3:59
Explore the types of SSL certificates—from domain validation to organization and extended validation—and learn issuance guidelines, verification steps, and how to obtain a free certificate with Letsencrypt.
How SSL Certificates Work4:14
Obtaining an SSL Certificate3:16
Discover how to obtain an SSL certificate from a certificate authority like Digicert for Xyz.com, verify domain ownership, install it, and ensure browsers trust the certificate for https connections.
Introduction to Lets Encrypt1:58
Server Preparation0:52
Domain Name Server Administration2:55
Introduction to Digital Ocean1:56
Sign up for Digital Ocean, activate your account by email, enter billing with PayPal, and create a droplet that runs briefly for about an hour at minimal cost.
Droplet Configurations0:58
Creating a Droplet1:55
Install PuTTY-Terminal and Connect2:41
Install LAMP Stack - Apache, MySQL, PHP5:14
Configure DNS on Digital Ocean3:40
Droplet Basic Configurations2:24
Add the IP address and domain name to the hosts file, adjust the server time and date, and configure a cron job to renew the Letsencrypt certificate.
Installing Lets Encrypt3:31
SSL Certificate Status Reports2:05
Redirect all Domain Variations to HTTPS6:38
Auto Renewal with cron jobs2:34

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Description

Welcome to our latest course, which will guide you through the process of installing, securing, and configuring NGINX or Apache on an Ubuntu web server. You will also learn to encrypt all web traffic, using a Free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt.

APACHE Section:

This course begins with exploring the most widely used web server technology available, Apache. Statistics show that Apache is used to run over 65% of all web servers around the world. Understanding how to work with Apache, is an instrumental part of the web development process. Students will learn the following key concepts:

Deploying a virtual server on Digital Ocean
Working with dynamic, static and floating IPs
Using Terminal for remote authentication
Installing and configuring LAMP Stack on Ubuntu 18.04
Testing PHP
Hosting Multiple Domains on one Apache Virtual Server
Configuring Virtual Host Files and Directives
DNS Zone File Configuration

NGINX Section:

NGINX is now considered the most powerful, efficient, and secure web server technology used to host web applications of all sizes and complexity. The software is open-source, and is designed for maximum performance and stability. It also aims to correct many of the short-falls of Apache, when it comes to delivering content to your end user. NGINX can be used for web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, media streaming, and much more.

The NGINX Section of this course will help you understand the following key concepts:

Understanding the difference between Apache & NGINX
Installing NGINX on a Digital Ocean Droplet or any Virtual Server of your choice.
Modifying the NGINX Block Configuration file for hosting Websites
Installing essential components on NGINX such as MySQL, PHP & PhpMyAdmin
Securing PhpMyAdmin using symbolic links and NGINX's built in authentication gateway.
Securing your hosted websites with free SSL using Certbot & Let's Encrypt
Installing and Configuring WordPress on your NGINX Server

SSL Certificates - Let's Encrypt

This section of the course offers an in-depth look into the role of SSL certificates when it comes to server security and web traffic encryption. We start with a thorough introduction which includes exploring different types of certificates and how they work. From there, students create a droplet on Digital Ocean and configure their own free SSL certificate using Let’s Encrypt Certificate Authority. This section of the course combines theoretical and hands-on training. Students have the opportunity to practice some of the concepts explored in the previous two sections, while also learning about free SSL Certificates, such as Let’s Encrypt.

Who this course is for:

Students Interested in learning the Foundations of NGINX, Apache & SSL Encryption
Students interested in learning how SSL Certificates work
Web Developers interested in setting up NGINX on a Ubuntu Server, with MySQL, PHP, & PhpMyAdmin
Web Developers interested in setting up APACHE on Ubuntu with LAMP Stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
Students interested in learn how to install and configure WordPress on NGINX

NGINX, Apache, SSL Encryption - Certification Course

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Course content

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NGINX Web Server Configuration25 lectures • 1hr 31min

Bonus: SSL Certificates Explored + Practice Project19 lectures • 58min

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