An explanation of what virtual host services are and how platforms like AWS EC2 and DigitalOcean are used to deploy web applications in the cloud.
An overview of container technology and how Docker is used to package and run applications consistently across environments.
A discussion of what a CMS is and how WordPress is used to manage and publish content for this course project website.
This website was created as part of the IS 5320 Web Analytics course project. It demonstrates the use of a content management system (WordPress), virtual host services, and container technology to deploy and manage a web application in a cloud environment.
The site also includes posts explaining key technical concepts such as virtual hosting, containers, and content management systems, which were used in building this project.
A content management system (CMS) is software that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content without needing advanced programming skills. Instead of writing HTML and CSS code for every page, a CMS provides Read more
A container is a lightweight way to package an application along with everything it needs to run, such as libraries, dependencies, and configuration files. Instead of installing software directly on a server and hoping all Read more
A virtual host service lets you run a server on the internet without owning any physical hardware. Instead of buying and maintaining a real computer, you rent a virtual machine from a cloud provider such Read more