Deploy Django apps with Docker, Nginx, and ECS | Detailed deployment guide | Practical, real-world example
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📺 COURSE OVERVIEW VIDEO
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🎓 500+ students enrolled
👍 4.6+ student rating
💻 6+ hours of on-demand video
♻️ Last updated: 10/2024
🔊 Taught in english
🔑 Full lifetime access
👥 Priority course support
🔖 Includes source code and additional learning materials
📜 Certificate of completion
📄 COURSE DESCRIPTION
The "Deploy a Django Web App with Nginx and Amazon ECS" course is perfect for individuals with basic knowledge of Django and AWS, and it provides a thorough introduction to deploying web applications using Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Docker, and Nginx. Throughout the course, you'll learn to deploy a Django web app on ECS, attach a domain from AWS Route 53, and configure SSL certificates. While Docker knowledge is helpful, it's not mandatory, making this course accessible to a wide audience.
With over 6 hours of on-demand video content, downloadable resources, and a logical progression from simple concepts to more advanced deployment strategies, this course is ideal for developers looking to enhance their understanding of containerization and Django app deployment on AWS.
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How to deploy your website using the Amazon ECS - EC2 launch type
✅ Learn how to make use of IaaS - (Infrastructure as a Service)
✅ Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy
✅ Dockerise Nginx
✅ Dockerise your Django application
✅ Register a domain name and provision an SSL/TLS certificate
✅ Host a PostgreSQL database with Amazon RDS
✅ Deploy your static files (CSS + JS) on Amazon S3
✅ Secure your sensitive data with environment variables
✅ Create a basic application
⚠️ PREREQUISITES
Must use a Windows PC and not MacOS/Linux (due to possible deployment issues with Docker).
Fundamental knowledge of Django and AWS is required.
You should also know the basics of HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
Knowledge on Docker would be helpful, but it isn't mandatory for this course.
📂 COURSE CONTENT
Featuring 13 modules and over 80+ engaging lectures to help you deploy your Django applications with Nginx and Amazon ECS.
🧑🏫 INSTRUCTOR
Your instructor, Arno Pretorius, is a qualified IT teacher and experienced software developer with a passion for teaching and technology. He has created and deployed various real-world Django-based applications and holds certifications as an AWS Solutions Architect and Developer associate. Arno's expertise in cloud computing and web development ensures that you're in good hands as you embark on your journey to mastering AWS and kick-starting your career in cloud computing.
⭐️ REVIEWS
Wondering what others think about this course? Check out the reviews below to see how this course has helped students:
💬 John H.
"The course was amazing. I learnt so much from various terminologies, theories to actual deployment. I was able to deploy my test site. Arno sir has been incredibly supportive; at every stage where I considered quitting, he never once gave up on me. Actually, I want to learn more from him, in his different courses. Thank You very much Sir!!"
💬 George L.
"Amazing course! This course is a hidden gem. Glad I came across this course. However, Can you also make a course for CI/CD implementation? Much appreciated."
💬 Lukas G.
"Arno guides nicely through the complex process of deploying an application on AWS ECS. All the videos are perfectly up to date - everything he shows worked on my computer without any issues (which is rarely the case when I watch tutorials). Thanks a lot for the great work, Arno!"
❓ FAQ'S
Do I get lifetime access if I buy this course?
If you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to it. If you access this course via a subscription, you'll continue to have access to it for as long as your subscription is active.
What support is available while taking this course?
You can receive support through our course support channel on our Discord server. If you have questions or need help with any topic, feel free to reach out—this channel is important for getting the assistance you need!
Is this course available on Udemy? How is it different from buying it here?
This course is available on Udemy, but there are a couple benefits to buying here on Cloud With Django. The videos are of higher quality and each course on the platform, including this one is part of our all-course subscription, so if you are a subscriber you will have access to all courses!
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion when you finish the course.