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Module 3: Project Initialization - Summary Notes

1. Connecting to Linux EC2 Instance


- Connection: Utilize SSH through Windows PowerShell to securely connect to your Linux
EC2 instance.
- User Verification: Use the `whoami` command to confirm your logged-in user.

2. Understanding Linux Commands

Categories of Commands:
- System Information: Retrieve details like hostname, logged-in users, disk space, etc.
- Navigation: Move between files and directories.
- File Operations: Manipulate and view file contents.
- File Permissions: Modify access and control settings for files.
- User and Group Management: Add, remove, and manage users and groups.
- Text Processing: Employ commands like `sort`, `awk`, `grep` for specialized tasks.
- Process Management: Control and monitor system processes.
- Package Management: Handle software package installations and updates.
- Networking: Manage network settings and connections.
- Compression and Archiving: Compact and archive files.
- System Control: Manage system services and settings.

3. Essential Commands for Blog Management


- `sudo su`: Switch to root user for administrative privileges.
- `pwd`: Display the present working directory.
- `yum install`: Install packages (like Nginx) using the Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM).

4. Setting Up a Static Blog Website


- Web Server: Use Nginx, a high-performance web server, to manage and deliver web
content.
- Static Website: Understand that a static website displays fixed content to every visitor.
- AWS EC2: Utilize an Amazon Linux 2 EC2 instance as the hosting environment for the
website.

5. Installing and Managing Nginx


- Installation: Use the `yum install nginx` command to install Nginx on your EC2 instance.
- Configuration: Learn to configure and start Nginx to serve your static blog website.
- Troubleshooting: Handle common errors by following prompts and instructions in the
command line.

6. Tips for Effective Project Initialization


- Keep Commands Handy: Maintain a list of Linux commands and their functions for quick
reference.
- Practice Regularly: Engage with the terminal and practice commands to become
proficient.
- Understand Error Messages: Learn to interpret and act on error messages during
installations or operations.
- Root User Caution: Operate as the root user with caution, understanding the risks and
responsibilities.

Starting a project with Linux for cloud engineering involves setting up an environment,
understanding essential commands, and managing services like web servers. By following
these notes and practicing regularly, you'll gain the skills to initialize and manage projects
effectively using Linux on AWS EC2.

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Print these notes and refer to them as you work through initializing and managing
your projects on Linux. Keep learning and practicing for mastery!

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