Introduction
Installing a web server is a foundational step in web development and server management. Apache is one of the most popular web servers due to its reliability and extensive features. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to install and configure the Apache Web Server on an Ubuntu AWS EC2 instance.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, ensure you have the following:
- An AWS account
- An EC2 instance running Ubuntu
Step 1: Launch and Connect to EC2 Instance
For detailed instructions on launching and connecting to an AWS EC2 instance, you can refer to this article: Launch and Connect to AWS EC2 Instance.
Step 2: Update Your Instance
Once connected to your EC2 instance, update the package lists:
sudo apt update
Step 3: Install Apache Web Server
Now, install Apache using the package manager:
sudo apt install apache2 -y
Step 4: Verify Apache Installation
You can verify that Apache is running by accessing your instanceβs public IP address in a web browser:
http://ec2-18-208-219-229.compute-1.amazonaws.com
You should see the default Apache2 Ubuntu Default Page, indicating that Apache is successfully installed and running. π
Note: The webpage is served from the /var/www/html/index.html
file in the EC2 instance. You can edit this file to customize the content as desired.
Conclusion
Youβve successfully installed and configured the Apache Web Server on your Ubuntu AWS EC2 instance. This setup can now serve as the foundation for your web applications. π
Additional Resources
If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to leave a comment below.
Happy coding! π©βπ»π¨βπ»
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