Hosting WordPress Websites and Apps on Amazon AWS Linux Services
About this site
This website provides blogs and code extracts or IT configuration references for running WordPress and similar applications on Amazon AWS EC2 Linux servers, at small scale (for individuals, trades, and small businesses).
The content reflects real-world experience gained over years working with Linux, hosting platforms and AWS services, combined with information from vendor documentation, forums, and the wider IT community. It is not designed as a training course, certification, or “step-by-step guarantee”, but as a reference for those familiar with AWS, those already comfortable working with Linux and cloud services.
AWS and open-source software evolve constantly. What works well today may need adjustment tomorrow due to security updates, performance improvements, or changes introduced by AWS and software maintainers. For that reason, examples are intentionally transparent and editable, allowing you to adapt them to your own environment.
As an example, Linux2023 now uses zram0 for swap space – previously not. It is an annoyance on small servers due to freezing as RAM is moved to swap. It is not possible to maintain technical articles with many IT changes occurring. It is a better approach to develop strong problem solving skills.
This site originated from a need to fill the gap between shared cPanel hosting at one end of the scale, to high-cost enterprise cloud solutions that are out of reach for my clients. The use of Cloud services is not a “Set and forget” hosting solution, as there is a steep initial learning curve, and ongoing requirements. For instance, security breaches are now more targeted.
All information is provided as reference only. Users are expected to test, validate and maintain their own systems.
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Disclaimer
The configurations and examples on this page are provided as reference only, based on practical experience and publicly available information at the time of writing. Technology, AWS services, Linux distributions and software packages change regularly, so examples may become outdated or require adjustment. No warranty is provided for accuracy, completeness, performance or suitability for any purpose. All configurations should be tested on a development or non-production system before use. By using this information, you accept responsibility for your own testing, implementation and outcomes.
