Overview
Learn how to set up and host a website on Google Cloud Platform's free tier in this comprehensive tutorial. Discover the step-by-step process of installing a virtual machine, connecting to GCloud, and optimizing your server with a swap file. Follow along as the instructor guides you through installing the LAMP stack, configuring Apache, setting up MySQL and PHP, and installing WordPress. Gain insights into domain setup, server tuning, and MPM Prefork configuration. By the end of this video, you'll have the knowledge to host your own website without paying for hosting services, complete with practical tips and a GitHub script for streamlined setup.
Syllabus
Introduction
Installing VM in GCloud
Connecting to GCloud
First Boot
Swap file and optimizing
Editing fstab
Installing LAMP stack
Started Configuration IP and domain
Modifying Host file for Local DNS Not Required
Domain Setup in Apache
Editing Config
MySQL & PHP Setup
PHP Modifications
Installing WordPress
Configuring WordPress
Testing Results
Tuning the Server
MPM Prefork Configuration
GitHub script
Conclusion
Taught by
Chris Titus Tech