In this one hour project, you will learn how to use Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform and its compute services to host and deploy a WordPress Website. WordPress is a world-class content management platform to create websites, blogs, e-learning systems, and others. Once you're done with this project, you will be able to deploy a WordPress website using Azure Virtual Machines compute services in any Azure region you want with just a few steps.
Deploy a complete Wordpress Website in Microsoft Azure Cloud
Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 hour
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Understand and Create Virtual Networking in Microsoft Azure Cloud as well as configure Network Security Groups to protect the environment.
Deploy Azure Virtual Machines and automate the software installation like WordPress, MySQL, PHP, Apache and others
Deploy a WordPress website integrated into Azure Storage Account for media storage and distribution
Details to know
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Understand the entire project elements and scope as well as be able to describe basic aspects of Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Security, and other relevant elements
Create an Azure Virtual Networking with some Subnets, define Network Security Groups, and create inbound and outbound rules to support our project
Create an Azure Virtual Machine and install MySQL server database on that and create user and database
Create an Azure Virtual Machine and install Apache web server, PHP Engine and download and deploy WordPress CMS software
Install WordPress, apply a new theme, and set security for our MySQL Server
Create an Azure Storage Account to be used in the WordPress website, configure the Azure plugin in WordPress and Upload some videos and create some posts
Clean up the project environment and avoid future costs
Recommended experience
Basic Microsoft Azure Knowledge
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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Frequently asked questions
By purchasing a Guided Project, you'll get everything you need to complete the Guided Project including access to a cloud desktop workspace through your web browser that contains the files and software you need to get started, plus step-by-step video instruction from a subject matter expert.
Because your workspace contains a cloud desktop that is sized for a laptop or desktop computer, Guided Projects are not available on your mobile device.
Guided Project instructors are subject matter experts who have experience in the skill, tool or domain of their project and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to impact millions of learners around the world.