From Domain Setup to SSL: Secure Website Hosting with AWS EC2 and Apache

This use case demonstrates how to deploy a website using these technologies to build a solid online presence with security at its core.

1. Why We Need This Use Case:

In today’s digital landscape, having a secure, reliable, and easily accessible website is essential for businesses and individuals alike. AWS EC2 provides a cost-effective platform to host your website, while Apache is a robust web server that can serve your content. Adding SSL encryption using Let’s Encrypt enhances user trust and ensures data security by encrypting sensitive information. This use case demonstrates how to deploy a website using these technologies to build a solid online presence with security at its core.

2. When We Need This Use Case:

• When launching a new website or migrating an existing website to AWS EC2.

• When requiring a secure and scalable hosting solution for your website.

• When needing to install an SSL certificate for encrypting traffic between users and your website.

• When planning to offer a secure web experience, especially for websites handling user credentials or payment information.

• When you want to explore cloud infrastructure for scalable web hosting solutions.

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