Mastering Apache: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing on EC2 Ubuntu
Unlock the power of your web applications with this comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Apache2 on an AWS EC2 Ubuntu instance. 🚀
In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Launch an EC2 instance on AWS
✅ Update and configure Ubuntu
✅ Install and verify the Apache2 web server
✅ Access your website using the public IP
✅ Upload custom website files via FileZilla (SFTP)
✅ Replace the default Apache page with your own website
This session is perfect for beginners, students, and cloud enthusiasts who want to build real-world AWS projects and strengthen their skills in cloud deployment and server management.
🧠 Commands Used in the Video:
Update system
sudo apt update -y
Install Apache2
sudo apt install apache2 -y
Check service status
sudo systemctl status apache2
Change directory and permissions
cd /var/www/html
sudo chmod 0777 /var/www/html
Replace default index.html with your own
🌐 FileZilla Configuration:
Download: https://filezilla-project.org/
Host: EC2 Public IP
Port: 22
Username: ubuntu
Authentication: Upload your .ppk private key under Edit → Settings → SFTP
📢 Final Step:
Refresh your browser after uploading the new index.html — your custom web page is live! 🎉
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