Hosting Static Websites on Amazon S3: Secure, Scalable & Cost-Effective Web Hosting
in Amazon S3
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(9 Ratings)
3,114 Students
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David Clinton
About this course
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!
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1. Introduction
1 Parts
Course Promo.mp4
10.33 MB
1. Understanding the Static Website Universe
2 Parts
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 Parts
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 Parts
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 Parts
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 Parts
2. Notes and Links.docx
0.01 MB

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