**Course Title:** Mastering CodeIgniter Framework: Fast, Lightweight Web Development **Section Title:** Version Control, Deployment, and CI/CD **Topic:** Deploying CodeIgniter applications to cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean) **Table of Contents** 1. Introduction to Cloud Deployment 2. Preparing CodeIgniter for Cloud Deployment 3. AWS Deployment 3.1 Setting up an AWS EC2 instance 3.2 Configuring AWS IAM roles and policies 3.3 Deploying CodeIgniter to an AWS instance 3.4 Securing an AWS EC2 instance 3.5 Deploying a CodeIgniter application to AWS Elastic Beanstalk 3.6 AWS RDS for MySQL 3.7 Configuring AWS CloudFront for CDN 4. DigitalOcean Deployment 4.1 Creating a DigitalOcean droplet 4.2 Configuring DigitalOcean app server 4.3 Deploying CodeIgniter to a DigitalOcean app server 4.4 Securing a DigitalOcean droplet 4.5 Creating a DigitalOcean database and configuring CodeIgniter for it 4.6 RGD (git) for auto-deployments 5. Conclusion **1. Introduction to Cloud Deployment** Cloud deployment for CodeIgniter applications offers several benefits, including scalability, reliability, and security. In this topic, we will explore the process of deploying CodeIgniter applications to cloud services like AWS and DigitalOcean. **2. Preparing CodeIgniter for Cloud Deployment** Before deploying CodeIgniter, ensure that your project is properly configured and optimized for cloud deployment. This includes: * Configuring the database and database driver * Installing the necessary extensions (e.g., Redis, Memcached) * Optimizing the database schema for cloud deployment * Deploying the application to a production-ready environment **3. AWS Deployment** AWS offers a comprehensive platform for deploying and managing CodeIgniter applications. In this section, we will explore the steps for deploying CodeIgniter to an AWS EC2 instance. ### 3.1 Setting up an AWS EC2 instance * Create an AWS account and navigate to the EC2 dashboard * Choose the instance type and add the desired storage * Configure the security settings for the instance (e.g., secure password, SSH key) ```bash aws ec2 create-instance --image-id ami-00e976eb8b404a725 --instance-type t2.micro --key-name my_key --security-group-ids sg-SPORTS ``` ### 3.2 Configuring AWS IAM roles and policies * Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance * Attach the necessary policy documents to the role (e.g., EC2 admistrativeAccess) * Configure IAM users and groups for access to the EC2 instance ```bash aws iam create-role --role-name EC2AdminRole --description "Admin role for EC2 instance" aws iam attach-policy --policy-arn arn:aws:iam::aws:policy/AmazonEC2ReadOnlyAccess --role-name EC2AdminRole ``` ### 3.3 Deploying CodeIgniter to an AWS instance * Upload the CodeIgniter application to the EC2 instance * Set the correct permissions for the CodeIgniter directory ```bash scp -R my_codeigniter_project user@ec2_instance_public_ip:/var/www/html ``` ### 3.4 Securing an AWS EC2 instance * Configure any additional security measures (e.g., firewall rules, VPN connections) * Ensure that the instance has a secure operating system and software ### 3.5 Deploying a CodeIgniter application to AWS Elastic Beanstalk * Create an Elastic Beanstalk environment * Set up the environment configuration for the CodeIgniter application * Deploy the application to Elastic Beanstalk ```bash aws elasticbeanstalk create-environment --environment-name myenv --platform-version 64-bit Amazon Linux 2 --website-platform-name httpd4 --solution-version active ``` ### 3.6 AWS RDS for MySQL * Create an RDS instance for MySQL * Configure the RDS instance for the CodeIgniter application ```bash aws rds create-db-instance --DBInstanceIdentifier mydb --DBInstanceClass db.t3.micro --VTUId da292228 --DBName mydb --MasterUsername mydbuser --MasterUserPassword mydbpassword ``` ### 3.7 Configuring AWS CloudFront for CDN * Create a CloudFront distribution * Configure the distribution for the CodeIgniter application ```bash aws cloudfront create-distribution --distribution-config FileProtocol=CDF --origin.S3 origin画sson tostring https://my_s3_bucket.s3.amazonaws.com --ViewerProtocolPolicy Allow ``` **4. DigitalOcean Deployment** DigitalOcean provides a simple and cost-effective platform for deploying CodeIgniter applications. In this section, we will explore the steps for deploying CodeIgniter to a DigitalOcean droplet. ### 4.1 Creating a DigitalOcean droplet * Create a new droplet * Choose the instance type and add the desired storage ```bash doctl compute droplet create --name myapp --rollback --type 1VCPUs --region nyc1 --size 512MB --image Ubuntu--point-US West -- PG 24-2408-GB --ipaddress <public IP address> ``` ### 4.2 Configuring DigitalOcean app server * Configure the app server for the CodeIgniter application * Install the necessary extensions (e.g., Redis, Memcached) ```bash sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get install PHP7 ``` ### 4.3 Deploying CodeIgniter to a DigitalOcean app server * Upload the CodeIgniter application to the app server * Set the correct permissions for the CodeIgniter directory ```bash scp -R my_codeigniter_project user@droplet_ip:/var/www/html ``` ### 4.4 Securing a DigitalOcean droplet * Configure firewall rules for the droplet * Ensure that the droplet has a secure operating system and software ### 4.5 Creating a DigitalOcean database and configuring CodeIgniter for it * Create a new MySQL database * Configure the database for the CodeIgniter application ```bash mysql -u mydbuser -p mydb mysql -u mydbuser -p mydb ``` ### 4.6 RGD (git) for auto-deployments * Install RGD and configure it for the project * Set up the deploying process via SSH ```bash sudo apt-get install git sudo apt-get install habbit httpd2 and wherever npm suhg --defaultus-proofimar Larirnahme Unable ``` **5. Conclusion** Deploying CodeIgniter applications to cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean) offers numerous benefits, including scalability, reliability, and security. By following the steps outlined in this topic, you can effectively deploy your CodeIgniter application to the cloud and ensure a seamless user experience. **Leave a comment or ask for help after reading.**