Deploying a Secure LEMP Stack on Stack on Linux (Week 1)
Welcome to Week 1 of the Sysadmin Challenge! In this task, we deploy a secure and production-ready LEMP stack; that’s Linux + Nginx + MySQL + PHP—with a strong focus on hardening, SSL, and best practices. Whether you're just exploring server management or preparing for real-world deployments, this walkthrough breaks it all down step-by-step. By the end of this post, you'll learn: How to set up and secure a cloud-hosted Linux server Harden Nginx, MySQL, and PHP for production Deploy SSL with Let’s Encrypt and pass the SSL Labs A+ test Configure a basic firewall Host a simple website with confidence *Bonus tip: * Always remember to terminate your virtual instances (like AWS EC2) when done to avoid unexpected charges. Let’s dive in!
Welcome to Week 1 of the Sysadmin Challenge!
In this task, we deploy a secure and production-ready LEMP stack; that’s Linux + Nginx + MySQL + PHP—with a strong focus on hardening, SSL, and best practices. Whether you're just exploring server management or preparing for real-world deployments, this walkthrough breaks it all down step-by-step.
By the end of this post, you'll learn:
- How to set up and secure a cloud-hosted Linux server
- Harden Nginx, MySQL, and PHP for production
- Deploy SSL with Let’s Encrypt and pass the SSL Labs A+ test
- Configure a basic firewall
- Host a simple website with confidence
*Bonus tip: * Always remember to terminate your virtual instances (like AWS EC2) when done to avoid unexpected charges.
Let’s dive in!
