Deploying an AWS User Management Application on Amazon Linux 2

This guide demonstrates how to deploy an AWS User Management Application using technologies like Node.js, Express, Express-Handlebars, and MySQL. The application allows you to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on user data.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • An Amazon Linux 2 instance
  • Basic knowledge of AWS services

Steps

1. Install LAMP Web Server

Follow the detailed instructions in the Install LAMP web server on Amazon Linux 2 guide to set up a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) web server on your Amazon Linux 2 instance. This will enable you to use the MySQL database (MariaDB) for your application.

2. Install Node.js Runtime Environment

Next, you’ll need to set up the Node.js runtime environment. Refer to the Install Nodejs Runtime Environment guide for step-by-step instructions on installing Node.js on your Amazon Linux 2 instance.

3. Deploy the CRUD Application

To deploy the AWS User Management Application, follow the steps outlined in the Deploy CRUD Application on Amazon Linux 2 guide. This guide will walk you through deploying the application and experiencing its various features, including adding, deleting, editing, and searching for user data.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you will have successfully deployed the AWS User Management Application on Amazon Linux 2. You’ll gain hands-on experience with both LAMP setup and Node.js deployment, allowing you to manage user data efficiently.