ABC Exclusive Cloud Solution

Project Overview

Live Domain

https://stylehub.duckdns.org

Operating System

Ubuntu Server

Cloud Platform

AWS EC2 Cloud Infrastructure

Web Security

HTTPS enabled using SSL certificate

ABC Exclusive is a digital entertainment company that requires a secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud environment. This project demonstrates how Ubuntu Server, AWS EC2, Apache, DuckDNS, and SSL can be combined to deliver a practical cloud-hosted solution.

Scalability Security High Availability Cloud Deployment

Operating System Selection

Ubuntu Server was selected because it provides strong performance, security, and scalability.
It uses system resources efficiently, which is important in cloud environments.
It supports regular updates and strong server-side security practices.
It is highly compatible with Apache, SSH, Certbot, and AWS-based deployment.

Cloud Computing Decision

AWS EC2 was used to host the project website in a real cloud environment.
The public cloud model was selected for flexibility, accessibility, and lower upfront cost.
The IaaS model is suitable because it gives full control over the operating system and server configuration.
AWS offers reliable infrastructure, easy deployment, and room for future expansion.

System Architecture Diagram

The architecture below shows how the live website is delivered from the user to the AWS cloud server.

User Browser

Access through public domain using HTTP/HTTPS

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DuckDNS Domain

stylehub.duckdns.org points to the EC2 public IP address

AWS Security Group

Allows SSH on 22, HTTP on 80, and HTTPS on 443

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AWS EC2 Instance

Ubuntu Server virtual machine hosting the project

Apache + SSL

Apache serves the website and Certbot secures it with HTTPS

Architecture flow: User → DuckDNS Domain → AWS Security Group → EC2 Ubuntu Server → Apache Web Server → HTTPS Website

Implementation

Created an AWS EC2 Ubuntu instance.
Configured inbound rules for ports 22, 80, and 443.
Installed and configured Apache Web Server.
Connected a public domain using DuckDNS.
Installed an SSL certificate using Let’s Encrypt Certbot.
Uploaded the project files to /var/www/html.

Testing and Verification

Website successfully accessed through the custom public domain.
HTTPS verified and active with SSL certificate installed.
Apache service confirmed running on the Ubuntu server.
Security group rules tested for SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS access.
The website was opened in a browser to confirm live deployment.

Conclusion

This project successfully demonstrates a secure and scalable cloud-based solution for ABC Exclusive. Ubuntu Server provided a reliable operating system, while AWS EC2 delivered cloud infrastructure suitable for deployment, management, and future growth. The final website is live, protected with HTTPS, and supported by a clear technical implementation process.