Homework 7 (AWS)

Due Apr 22, total of 100 points

Description

In this final assignment, you will deploy your grading application to the cloud using Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2:

• Set up an AWS account and navigate the AWS Management Console
• Launch and configure an EC2 instance
• Deploy your Django application to the EC2 instance
• Configure security settings and networking for your deployed application

Your tasks include:

1. AWS Setup:
   • Create an AWS account (if you don't already have one)
   • Explore the AWS Management Console
   • Set up IAM users and configure appropriate permissions
2. EC2 Instance Setup:
   • Launch an EC2 instance with an appropriate Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
   • Configure security groups to allow necessary inbound/outbound traffic
   • Generate and use a key pair for secure SSH access
3. Application Deployment:
   • Install necessary software on the EC2 instance (e.g., Python, Django, database)
   • Transfer your application code to the EC2 instance
   • Configure your Django settings for production environment
4. Web Server Configuration:
   • Install and configure a web server (Nginx)
   • Configure your web server to proxy requests to the Django server
5. Final Steps:
   • Set up a domain name (optional) and configure DNS
   • Implement basic monitoring and logging

Requirements:

• Document each step of your deployment process
• Implement proper security measures (HTTPS)
• Ensure your application is accessible and functioning correctly on the public internet

Note: Be cautious with AWS resources to avoid unexpected charges. Remember to shut down resources when not in use.