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Module 7: Deployment + Security + Analytics

Deploy your complete website to production on AWS Lightsail with SSL encryption, security hardening, automated backups, and cost monitoring. Present your career-ready portfolio piece with full documentation.

Module Objectives

AWS Lightsail Deployment

Deploy your website to AWS Lightsail Ubuntu instance, configure Apache web server, set up reverse proxy for data-gateway, and establish production architecture.

SSL/HTTPS Configuration

Implement Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, configure HTTPS redirection, ensure secure connections, and understand certificate renewal processes for production security.

Security Hardening

Implement firewall rules, secure file permissions, environment variable protection, rate limiting, and follow security best practices for production deployments.

Backup & Monitoring

Create automated backup procedures, implement restore testing, set up cost monitoring with billing alerts, and document disaster recovery processes.

Module Roadmap

Phase 1: Project Proposal

Submit a comprehensive one-page PDF proposal outlining application concept, database design, and technology stack.

Start Phase 1

Phase 2: Final Implementation

Build and deploy the complete capstone project implementing all Phase 1 requirements.

Start Phase 2

Recommended Learning Path

Follow this sequence for your capstone project:

1. Phase 1: Project Proposal 2. Phase 2: Final Implementation

Complete Phase 1 first to establish your project foundation, then proceed to Phase 2 for full implementation and deployment.

Prerequisites

Before starting this module, make sure you have:

Completion of Modules 1-6
Fully functional website with all features
≥80 Lighthouse performance, ≥90 accessibility
Working AI-augmented features
AWS account with billing alerts configured
3-month free Lightsail trial eligibility

Key Technologies

AWS Lightsail (Ubuntu Linux)

Apache Web Server

Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS

Reverse Proxy (Apache mod_proxy)

UFW Firewall

SSH Key Authentication

Linux File Permissions

Automated Backups

AWS Cost Monitoring

Production Environment Management

What You'll Learn

By the end of Module 7, you'll have a live, production-quality website that you can proudly show employers. You'll understand real-world deployment, security practices, cost management, and have documentation proving your capabilities. This is your career-ready portfolio piece demonstrating modern web development with responsible AI integration—exactly what MIS employers are looking for.

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