Web Hosting
- Introduction to Web Hosting: concepts, types (shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud)
- Domain names: registration, DNS basics, domain pointing
- Setting up a hosting account (cPanel, Plesk, managed vs. unmanaged hosting)
- Website deployment: uploading files, FTP/SFTP, using file managers
- Installing and managing web applications (WordPress, CMS, custom sites)
- SSL certificates and enabling HTTPS for security
- Email hosting and management through your web host
- Performance optimization: caching, CDN integration, resource scaling
- Troubleshooting common issues (errors, downtime, permissions)
- Backups, disaster recovery plans, and restoring websites
- Web server basics: Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed overview
- Security best practices: firewall, malware protection, regular updates
- Introduction to cloud hosting and migration basics
- Project: Deploying a static and a dynamic website from start to finish
This course covers everything needed to confidently host, launch, and maintain websites—from domain registration and server configuration, to performance tuning and troubleshooting. It’s ideal for aspiring webmasters, IT support staff, and entrepreneurs who want to understand web infrastructure fundamentals and best practices.