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Deploying a Static Website on AWS S3

A Step-by-Step Guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide on deploying a static website to Amazon S3 using the AWS Management Console. We will cover hosting the website, configuring a custom domain with SSL, and finally testing your deployment.

Deploying a Static Website on AWS S3

Introduction

This article provides a step-by-step guide on deploying a static website to Amazon S3 using the AWS Management Console. We will cover hosting the website, configuring a custom domain with SSL, and finally testing your deployment.

Hosting a Static Website on S3

S3 is designed for object storage, but it can also host static websites. To enable website hosting, you need to configure the bucket properties. Here is the general approach:

  1. Create an S3 bucket.
  2. Upload your website's files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, etc.).
  3. Enable website hosting in the bucket's properties.
  4. Set the index document and error document (e.g., index.html and error.html).
Do You Know?

S3 is highly scalable and cost-effective for static website hosting. You only pay for the storage used and the data transfer.

Configuring Custom Domain and SSL

Using a custom domain name improves your website's branding and accessibility. SSL ensures secure connections. Here's how to configure them:

  1. Register a domain name (if you don't already have one).
  2. In your domain registrar, create CNAME and ALIAS records for your S3 bucket.
  3. Configure SSL certificate using AWS Certificate Manager (ACM).
  4. Update your S3 bucket to use the custom domain name.
Important Note

Properly configuring DNS records is crucial for your custom domain to work correctly. Make sure to propagate DNS changes before testing.

Hands-on: Deploy and Test a Static Website

Let's deploy a simple website:

  1. Create an S3 bucket (e.g., mystaticwebsite-bucket).
  2. Upload your website files (index.html, style.css, etc.).
  3. Go to your S3 bucket properties. Enable static website hosting. Set "index document" to index.html and an error document (e.g., error.html).
  4. Get the website endpoint and open it in your browser. Your static website should load.
Avoid This

Do not make your bucket publicly accessible unless necessary. Configure access controls to restrict access to your resources for security.

Summary

  • Successfully hosted a static website on S3.
  • Configured a custom domain name with SSL encryption for enhanced security and branding.
  • Deployed and tested the static website, ensuring its functionality and accessibility.

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