Chapter 7: Static Website Hosting (3 OSes × 2 Web Servers)

By Ravindra Bagale · Last updated: 25 September 2026

Concepts in this chapter

1. 7.1Why and what
2. 7.2The hosting matrix
3. 7.3Step 1 (common): create the sample website
4. 7.4Step 2 (common): ways to upload your own files
5. 7.5Step 3 (common): copy files and set permissions
6. 7.6Combination 1 — Amazon Linux 2023 + Nginx
7. 7.7Combination 2 — Amazon Linux 2023 + Apache
8. 7.8Combination 3 — Ubuntu + Nginx
9. 7.9Combination 4 — Ubuntu + Apache
10. 7.10Combination 5 — CentOS Stream 9 + Nginx
11. 7.11Combination 6 — CentOS Stream 9 + Apache
12. 7.12Hosting multiple sites on one server (virtual hosts)
13. 7.13Adding HTTPS (optional, needs a domain)
14. 7.14Troubleshooting static sites

Review and practice

1. ★Common Mistakes I See Students Make
2. ★Interview Questions
3. ★Practice Questions and Lab Exercises