Hosting Static Websites on Amazon S3: Secure, Scalable & Cost-Effective Web Hosting

Learn to deploy fast, secure, and cost-effective static websites using Amazon S3, AWS Route 53, CloudFront, and the Hugo static site generator.

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1.5 Hours

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Created on Dec.5.2024

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Last Updated 12.Apr.2025

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Course description

What You'll Learn

Create and configure an Amazon S3 bucket to host static website content efficiently.

Utilize AWS Route 53 to set up a custom domain or subdomain for your static website.

Deploy Amazon CloudFront for fast and secure global content distribution.

Request and integrate a free TLS/SSL certificate to enhance website security with encrypted HTTPS access.

Generate and upload website content using the Hugo static site generator for a professional web presence.

Requirements

An active AWS account and basic familiarity with Amazon S3.

Basic command-line skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Terminal on your OS.

Course Description

Do you need a website that is fast, secure, reliable, and affordable? If so, hosting a static website on Amazon S3 might be the perfect solution for you!

In this self-paced course, you'll learn how to design, deploy, and secure a static website using Amazon S3 and related AWS services. Whether you're building a personal project or an enterprise-level content store, this course will provide step-by-step guidance on setting up a scalable and highly available static site.

Why Choose Amazon S3 for Static Website Hosting?

Ultra-low costs—Host your website for a fraction of traditional hosting expenses.

Reliable and highly available—Amazon S3 ensures your website stays online 24/7.

Secure and scalable—Built-in AWS security features protect your site from threats.

CDN integration—Deliver content worldwide at lightning speed using Amazon CloudFront.

Who Should Take This Course?

Web developers and IT professionals looking to master AWS static website hosting.

Individuals and businesses wanting a low-cost, high-performance website solution.

Entrepreneurs and content creators seeking a secure and scalable web hosting alternative.

What Sets This Course Apart?

Step-by-step video tutorials—Watch real-time demonstrations of AWS configurations.

Hands-on exercises—Apply your learning by deploying your own static website.

Test-yourself quizzes—Reinforce key concepts to ensure understanding.

Take Control of Your Web Hosting Today

Whether you're hosting a simple Hello World page or an enterprise-level static website, this course will help you deploy a secure and scalable solution using Amazon S3, Route 53, CloudFront, and Hugo.

Enroll now and start building your own AWS-hosted static website today!

Course content web

6 sections | 11 lectures | 0:42 total length

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1. Introduction

1 Lectures

Course Promo.mp4

10.33 MB

1. Understanding the Static Website Universe

2 Lectures

1. What the Course Is All About.mp4

21.06 MB

2. What's a Static Website and Why Would You Want One.mp4

36.53 MB

2. Building a Static Website on S3

2 Lectures

1. How It's Going To Work.mp4

19.11 MB

2. Create an S3 Bucket.mp4

33.23 MB

3. Optimizing Website Security and Performance

2 Lectures

1. Creating a Route 53 Domain and a CloudFront Distribution.mp4

71.31 MB

2. Updating Content.mp4

16.53 MB

4. Working With the Hugo Static Site Generator

3 Lectures

1. Getting Hugo Working.mp4

53.52 MB

2. Adding Content.mp4

38.02 MB

3. Course Summary.mp4

4.74 MB

5. Notes, Links, and Code Snippets

1 Lectures

2. Notes and Links.docx

0.01 MB