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Using WordPress on AWS Lightsail and Docker

A Practical Guide to WordPress, Docker and VPS Hosting on AWS Lightsail

Adam Craig Johnston

Learn how to deploy WordPress on AWS Lightsail using Docker and VPS hosting. This guide walks you step-by-step through setting up AWS CLI, creating your virtual server, installing Docker, and deploying WordPress with WP-CLI. You'll also learn how to automate WordPress theme deployments using GitHub Actions for seamless CI/CD. Perfect for anyone aiming to streamline, simplify, and secure their WordPress deployments using DevOps best practices.

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About the Book

Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for anyone seeking a straightforward, step-by-step guide to running WordPress using Docker and AWS Lightsail. It’s especially helpful for:

* Beginners - who want an easy introduction to Docker, WordPress, or cloud hosting.

* Developers - looking for consistent, portable local WordPress setups.

* Site owners - interested in improved backups, smoother upgrades, or migrating to the cloud.

* Small businesses - aiming to save money and simplify WordPress management.

The book is designed so anyone can follow the steps, regardless of their technical background.

What This Book Covers

* Set up Docker Desktop on your computer for local WordPress development.

* Use Docker Compose to run WordPress and its database as containers.

* Manage your WordPress site with WP-CLI (the WordPress Command-Line Interface).

* Secure your site using SSL and the Lightsail Load Balancer.

* Set up metrics and alarm notifications for your Lightsail and Docker servers.

* Automated backups with Lightsail Snapshots.

* Streamline updates and deployments with GitHub Actions (CI/CD).

You’ll find hands-on, practical examples throughout.

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Adam Craig Johnston

I’ve been a software developer for more than 20 years commercially, I’ve mostly worked in start-ups and small software companies. I’m a technology enthusiast, husband and dad based in Melbourne, Australia.

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Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

  1. Who This Book Is For
  2. What This Book Covers

Docker Desktop

  1. Summary
  2. Installing Docker Desktop
  3. Further Reading

AWS CLI (Amazon Web Services Command Line Interface)

  1. Summary
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Installation
  4. Creating an IAM User Group for Lightsail Access
  5. AWS CLI Configuration
  6. Using Multi-Profiles
  7. Further Reading

Lightsail Instance for Docker

  1. Summary
  2. Create a Custom SSH Key Pair
  3. Creating a Lightsail Instance
  4. Create a static IP
  5. Clean up resources
  6. Further Reading

Docker Desktop and Volume

  1. Summary

Lightsail Docker Volume

  1. Summary
  2. Further Reading

Docker Compose and Wordpress

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