Linode: Build And Deploy Responsive Websites On The Cloud

Cloud Computing | IaaS | Linux Foundations | Apache + DBMS | LAMP Stack | Server Security | Backups | HTML | CSS

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental concepts and benefits of Cloud Computing and its service models.

Learn how to create, configure, and manage virtual servers in the cloud using Linode.

Understand the basic concepts of Linux operating system, including file system structure, command-line interface, and basic Linux commands.

Learn how to manage users and permissions, configure network settings, and use package managers in Linux.

Learn about the basic concepts of web servers, including Apache and Nginx, and databases such as MySQL and MariaDB.

Learn how to install and configure web servers and databases on Linux servers.

Learn how to install and configure LAMP stack to set up a web server and database for hosting dynamic websites and web applications.

Understand server security concepts such as firewalls, access control, and SSL certificates.

Learn how to secure servers using firewalls, manage user access, and configure SSL certificates for secure communication.

Learn how to scale servers to handle increasing traffic and load.

Learn about load balancing, clustering, and auto-scaling techniques.

Learn how to create and manage server images.

Understand the basic structure and syntax of HTML, including tags, attributes, and elements.

Understand how to apply CSS styles to HTML elements, create layouts, and use CSS frameworks.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Description

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Cloud Computing and its service models, as well as practical skills in deploying and managing servers on Linode, a popular cloud hosting platform. The course will also cover Linux Foundations, Web Server and Database Foundations, LAMP Stack installation and configuration, Server Scaling, Server Images and Backups, HTML Foundations, and CSS Development.The course begins with an Introduction to Cloud Computing, covering the key concepts and benefits of cloud computing, such as elasticity, scalability, and cost efficiency. Students will learn about the different cloud service models, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and their use cases.Students will then dive into Cloud Server Deployment on Linode, where we teach how to create, configure, and manage virtual servers in the cloud using Linode. Students learn to set up a Linux server on Linode, access it remotely using SSH, and install necessary packages and tools.The course then moves to Linux Foundations, where students will learn the fundamental concepts of the Linux operating system, including file system structure, command-line interface, and basic Linux commands. Students also learn how to manage users and permissions, configure network settings, and use package managers.Next, the course covers Web Server and Database Foundations, where students learn the basic concepts of web servers, including Apache and Nginx, and databases such as MySQL and MariaDB. Students learn to install and configure web servers and databases on Linux servers, as well as how to use web server logs to troubleshoot issues.Students will then learn how to install and configure LAMP stack, which includes Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, to set up a web server and database for hosting dynamic websites and web applications. They will learn how to install PHP modules, configure PHP settings, and troubleshoot common issues.The course then moves on to the Foundations of Server Security, where students learn about server security concepts such as firewalls, access control, and SSL certificates. You will also learn how to secure servers using firewalls, manage user access, and configure SSL certificates for secure communication.Server Scaling is the next topic, where students will learn how to scale their servers to handle increasing traffic and load. Here, we explore load balancing, clustering, and auto-scaling techniques, as well as how to use monitoring tools to monitor server performance and diagnose issues.Students will then learn about Server Images and Backups, where we create and manage server images, as well as perform regular backups to prevent data loss. We teach how to use snapshot tools and backup tools to create and restore server images.The course then covers HTML Foundations, where students will learn the basic structure and syntax of HTML, including tags, attributes, and elements. You will learn to create HTML pages, add text and images, and create hyperlinks.Finally, the course covers CSS Development, where students will learn about Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which is used to style HTML pages. Students learn to apply CSS styles to HTML elements, create layouts, and use CSS frameworks.In summary, this course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Cloud Computing and its service models, as well as practical skills in deploying and managing servers on Linode, Linux Foundations, Web Server and Database Foundations, LAMP Stack installation and configuration, Server Scaling, Server Images and Backups, HTML Foundations, and CSS Development. Upon completion, students will have the necessary skills to set up and manage their own web servers in the cloud, and develop dynamic web applications.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Lecture 1 Introduction to Cloud Computing

Lecture 2 Benefits of Cloud Computing

Lecture 3 Cloud Computing Service Models

Section 2: Cloud Computing Service Models

Lecture 4 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Lecture 5 Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Lecture 6 Software as a Service (SaaS)

Lecture 7 IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS

Section 3: Cloud Server Deployment on Linode

Lecture 8 Linode Account Setup

Lecture 9 Exploring the Linode Cloud Manager

Lecture 10 Enabling TFA on Linode

Lecture 11 Deploying a Linode Virtual Instance

Lecture 12 Exploring the Linode Instance Dashboard

Lecture 13 Remote Server Admin via SSH

Lecture 14 Password vs SSH Key Authentication

Lecture 15 SSH Key Pair Authentication on Windows

Lecture 16 SSH Key Pair Authentication on MacOS

Lecture 17 Connecting with LISH

Lecture 18 Adding SSH Public Keys to Linode

Section 4: Linux Foundations

Lecture 19 Introduction to Linux

Lecture 20 The Linux Filesystem

Lecture 21 Linux Maintenance Commands

Lecture 22 Linux Directory Commands [Part 1]

Lecture 23 Linux Directory Commands [Part 2]

Lecture 24 Ubuntu Basic Server Configuration

Lecture 25 Introduction to User Accounts

Lecture 26 Creating a Non-Root Account

Lecture 27 Securing the New User Account

Lecture 28 Disabling Root User Access and Password Authentication

Section 5: Web Server and Database Foundations

Lecture 29 Introduction to Web Servers

Lecture 30 Self Hosting vs Hosting Provider

Lecture 31 Web Server Software (NGINX vs Apache)

Lecture 32 Introduction to Databases

Lecture 33 SQL vs NoSQL Databases

Lecture 34 Database Transaction Standards (ACID vs CAP)

Lecture 35 CAP Theorem for NoSQL Databases

Lecture 36 Characteristics of SQL vs NoSQL DBMSes

Lecture 37 Key Terms: Stacks, Frameworks, & Languages [Part 1]

Lecture 38 Key Terms: Stacks, Frameworks, & Languages [Part 2]

Lecture 39 Key Terms: Stacks, Frameworks, & Languages [Part 3]

Section 6: LAMP Stack Installation and Configuration

Lecture 40 Installing LAMP Stack on Ubuntu via Command Line

Lecture 41 Installing LAMP Stack using Linode Marketplace

Lecture 42 Testing PHP on Apache

Lecture 43 Testing MariaDB Connection from PHP [Part 1]

Lecture 44 Testing MariaDB Connection from PHP [Part 2]

Lecture 45 Remote Server Administration using Linode GLISH

Section 7: Foundations of Server Security

Lecture 46 Introduction to Server Security

Lecture 47 Introduction to Firewalls

Lecture 48 Network Firewalls

Lecture 49 Securing SSH with a Network Firewall

Lecture 50 Strict Network Firewall Policy

Lecture 51 Hosted Software Firewalls UFW

Section 8: Server Scaling

Lecture 52 Introduction to Scaling

Lecture 53 Vertical Scaling

Lecture 54 Horizontal Scaling with Auto Load Balancers (NodeBalancer)

Lecture 55 Instance IP Swaps

Section 9: Server Images and Backups

Lecture 56 Introduction to Images and Backups

Lecture 57 Creating a Custom Image

Lecture 58 Linode Backup Service

Section 10: Account Clean-Up and Segment Overview

Lecture 59 Linode Account Clean-Up

Lecture 60 Segment Overview

Section 11: HTML Foundations

Lecture 61 Introduction to HTML

Lecture 62 Basic Structure of a Web Page

Lecture 63 HTML Head Tags

Lecture 64 HTML Body Tag

Lecture 65 HTML Paragraph Spacing

Lecture 66 HTML Line Breaks

Lecture 67 HTML Non-Breaking Space

Lecture 68 HTML Header Tags

Lecture 69 HTML Text Formatting and Decoration

Lecture 70 HTML Inline Text Formatting

Lecture 71 HTML Unordered Lists

Lecture 72 HTML Ordered Lists

Lecture 73 HTML Image Insertion

Lecture 74 HTML Embedding Videos

Lecture 75 HTML Absolute vs. Relative File Referencing

Lecture 76 HTML Link Creation

Lecture 77 HTML Anchor Tags

Lecture 78 HTML Tables

Lecture 79 HTML Nested Tables

Lecture 80 HTML Merging Cells

Lecture 81 HTML Text Wrapping

Lecture 82 HTML Table Background Image

Lecture 83 HTML Cell Alignment

Lecture 84 HTML - Introduction to Forms

Lecture 85 HTML Form Tags and Attributes

Lecture 86 HTML Forms - Post vs Get

Lecture 87 HTML Forms - Input Text Fields

Lecture 88 HTML Forms - Select Menus

Lecture 89 HTML Forms - Check Boxes and Radio Buttons

Lecture 90 HTML Forms - Text Areas and Buttons

Lecture 91 HTML Iframes

Lecture 92 HTML Project - Introduction

Lecture 93 HTML Project - Header

Lecture 94 HTML Project - Callout

Lecture 95 HTML Project - Image Insertion

Lecture 96 HTML Project - Text Insertion

Lecture 97 HTML Project - Links and Form

Lecture 98 HTML Project - Tabular Data

Lecture 99 HTML Project - Footer

Section 12: CSS Development

Lecture 100 Introduction to CSS

Lecture 101 Parts of a CSS Rule

Lecture 102 Types of CSS Rules

Lecture 103 CSS - Color Names and Codes

Lecture 104 CSS Classes and Spans

Lecture 105 CSS Divisions - DIVs

Lecture 106 CSS IDs

Lecture 107 CSS Margins

Lecture 108 CSS Padding

Lecture 109 CSS Text Properties

Lecture 110 CSS Font Properties

Lecture 111 CSS Borders

Lecture 112 CSS Backgrounds

Lecture 113 CSS Transparency

Lecture 114 CSS Text on Top of Images

Lecture 115 CSS Width and Height Properties

Lecture 116 CSS Display Properties

Lecture 117 CSS Static Positioning

Lecture 118 CSS Relative Positioning

Lecture 119 CSS Absolute Positioning

Lecture 120 CSS Fixed Positioning

Lecture 121 CSS Float Property

Lecture 122 CSS Clear Property

Lecture 123 CSS Z-Index

Lecture 124 CSS Styling Links

Lecture 125 CSS Tables

Lecture 126 CSS Project - Introduction

Lecture 127 CSS Project - CSS Rules

Lecture 128 CSS Project - Navigation Rules

Lecture 129 CSS Project - Responsive CSS

Lecture 130 CSS Project - Page Elements

Aspiring developers and IT professionals who want to gain practical skills in cloud computing and server management.,Web developers who want to learn how to deploy and manage their own web servers in the cloud.,Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to understand how to set up and manage their own cloud-based infrastructure for their websites or web applications.,Students studying computer science, information technology, or related fields who want to gain practical experience in cloud computing and server management.,Professionals in the IT industry who want to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud computing and server management.