AWS (Amazon Web Services) How to Set Up WordPress with CloudFront on AWS Using ALB and Private Subnets Looking to host a fast, secure, and scalable WordPress site on AWS? In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to set up WordPress using Amazon CloudFront, an Application Load Balancer (ALB), and private subnets—perfect for both test and production environments. Using our demo domain wp.ituptodate.com, this guide is ideal for beginners looking to […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
AWS (Amazon Web Services) VPC Configuring an EC2 Instance as a NAT for Private Subnet EC2 – A Cost-Optimized Alternative to NAT Gateway In AWS, providing internet access to EC2 instances in private subnets is a common requirement for secure architectures. While AWS offers the managed NAT Gateway service for this purpose, it comes with a cost—approximately $32/month per gateway plus data transfer fees. For small-scale projects, startups, or cost-conscious developers, this can add up quickly. Fortunately, you […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Setting Up AWS CloudWatch Alarm for EC2 CPU Usage with Email Alerts Introduction Monitoring EC2 instances is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and preventing issues like underutilization or overloading. AWS CloudWatch allows users to track metrics and set up alarms to trigger notifications based on predefined conditions. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up a CloudWatch alarm to send email alerts when an EC2 instance’s CPU […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha January 6, 2025March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
AWS (Amazon Web Services) DNS Networking Understanding AWS Load Balancer Routing with Cloudflare and Different Clients When deploying web applications on AWS using multiple Network Load Balancers (NLBs), understanding how traffic is routed across different clients—such as browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) and mobile apps (React Native-based)—is essential. This article explores how routing works when using Cloudflare DNS with and without the proxy feature enabled. 1. Overview of Routing Mechanisms When […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha December 24, 2024March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Enabling NAT Gateway for Private Subnets in AWS In Amazon Web Services (AWS), instances within a private subnet cannot access the internet directly. However, a NAT (Network Address Translation) Gateway allows these instances to securely send outbound traffic (e.g., downloading updates, accessing APIs) while remaining inaccessible from external sources. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up a NAT […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha December 19, 2024April 12, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Enabling Root User Login on an EC2 Instance If you are frustrated with always having to log in as the ubuntu user and prepend sudo before executing commands, this guide will help you enable direct root user login on an EC2 instance. Important Note: This is not a recommended best practice due to security concerns. Before enabling root login, ensure that your EC2 […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha December 9, 2024March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
