Deploying Your PHP and MySQL App on AWS EC2 with Docker, Nginx, SSL and a Custom Domain
Learn how to take your PHP and MySQL application from local development to a live production environment on an AWS EC2 instance. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process, covering Docker and Docker Compose setup, Nginx as a reverse proxy, configuring your custom domain with DNS, and securing your application with free SSL/TLS certificates using Certbot (Let's Encrypt). Discover best practices for deploying and managing your web app in the cloud, including persistent storage for your database and seamless code updates.