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Install NGINX, PHP, MySQL, SSL & WordPress on Ubuntu

Deploy WordPress with LEMP Stack on NGINX | Virtual Server Setup | Free Certificate | Lifetime Access | Easy Refund

Provided by One Education

Summary

Price
£12.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand What's this?
Duration
1.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Want to build and launch your own server with WordPress like a pro? Start today—no prior experience needed!

Master the complete process of configuring a virtual server with the LEMP stack, SSL, and WordPress—all from scratch.

Learn step-by-step with expert guidance, gain job-ready DevOps skills, and earn a CPD-accredited certificate.

In today’s digital landscape, knowing how to set up and maintain a secure, high-performance web server is a game-changer. This hands-on course walks you through installing and configuring NGINX, PHP, MySQL, and SSL on an Ubuntu server. You'll also learn how to manage WordPress on a virtual server and secure your site with SSL, giving you the technical foundation sought after in hosting, DevOps, and backend roles.

What is Included:

  • Full breakdown of LEMP stack setup: Linux, NGINX, MySQL, and PHP
  • Step-by-step WordPress deployment on a virtual server
  • Setup domain names, SSL certificates, and phpMyAdmin
  • Instructor-led video modules with practical examples
  • Free certificate upon successful completion

What Makes This Course a Smart Career Move?

The UK’s tech sector is booming, with rising demand for cloud computing and DevOps skills. According to Tech Nation, cloud and infrastructure-related jobs like DevOps engineers and server administrators are among the top 10 fastest-growing roles. Employers value candidates who can manage hosting environments and deploy scalable applications.

Gaining hands-on experience with NGINX, MySQL, and SSL not only builds your portfolio but also opens doors to freelance web hosting, site management, or server admin roles. In the UK, DevOps Engineers earn between £45k to £80k, and System Administrators typically earn £30k to £55k, depending on experience.

Get started now—boost your CV and land in-demand roles with server-side expertise.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
26
lectures
1h 34m
total
    • 1: Lesson-001 02:06
    • 2: Lesson-002 03:10
    • 3: Lesson-003 01:41
    • 4: Lesson-004 01:55
    • 5: Lesson-005 04:19
    • 6: Lesson-006 01:06
    • 7: Lesson-007 03:25
    • 8: Lesson-008 01:40
    • 9: Lesson-009 07:26
    • 10: Lesson-010 10:29
    • 11: Lesson-011 02:41
    • 12: Lesson-012 02:52
    • 13: Lesson-013 04:39
    • 14: Lesson-014 03:10
    • 15: Lesson-015 08:25
    • 16: Lesson-016 04:47
    • 17: Lesson-017 03:11
    • 18: Lesson-018 02:58
    • 19: Lesson-019 04:15
    • 20: Lesson-020 00:43
    • 21: Lesson-021 03:08
    • 22: Lesson-022 01:24
    • 23: Lesson-023 03:11
    • 24: Lesson-024 03:01
    • 25: Lesson-025 04:00
    • 26: Lesson-026 03:50

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Description

This practical course is designed for anyone who wants to understand how modern websites and hosting environments work. You’ll learn how to build and configure a virtual server from scratch, install and secure a full LEMP stack, and run a WordPress site with your own domain and SSL.

The course provides clear, beginner-friendly lessons to help you grasp the fundamentals of web server management, security, and application deployment. Whether you're aiming to become a DevOps professional, a backend developer, or simply want to host your own site, this training will equip you with essential real-world skills.

Learning Objectives:

  • Install and configure NGINX, MySQL, and PHP on an Ubuntu server
  • Set up and manage domain names and SSL certificates
  • Deploy and manage WordPress securely using NGINX
  • Use phpMyAdmin to manage MySQL databases on NGINX
  • Understand virtual server environments and cloud hosting fundamentals

Why Should You Take This Course?

By enrolling in this course, you’ll gain practical knowledge that goes beyond theory. This is a project-based learning experience with real deployment skills that you can apply immediately. Whether you're launching your own project, seeking freelance opportunities, or working toward a DevOps career, this course provides the essential foundations.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: Virtual Server Basics
  • Module 03: Install & Configure LEMP Stack (Linux, NGINX, MySQL, PHP)
  • Module 04: Domain Names & SSL
  • Module 05: PhpMyAdmin on NGINX
  • Module 06: WordPress on NGINX

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring DevOps engineers
  • Web developers and backend developers
  • Freelancers or digital entrepreneurs
  • IT students and tech beginners
  • Anyone wanting to launch their own secure website

Requirements

  • No prior experience needed
  • A device with internet access
  • Willingness to learn and follow step-by-step instructions

Career path

  • DevOps Engineer – £45k to £80k
  • System Administrator – £30k to £55k
  • Backend Developer – £40k to £70k
  • Web Hosting Specialist – £28k to £45k
  • Technical Support Engineer – £25k to £40k

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Provider

One Education

One Education is an e-learning platform where people from all walks of life can better themselves. 

Whether it’s someone with zero job experience wanting to learn actual useful skills or a blue-collar worker hoping to increase their earning potential, a budding entrepreneur wanting to learn how to run a business or a teacher wanting to learn better teaching methods to help children, it’s all possible with the help of our massive course library of 2600+ courses.

As of 2024, we’ve helped over 218000 learners gain life-changing skills and certifications that not only improved their lives but also allowed them to get their dream jobs.

We understand that everyone is different, and so are their learning preferences and career goals; that is why our courses are as varied as our students, along with the delivery methods of the course materials

Each course contains various learning materials, including video and audio lectures, online exams, test areas, and traditional handouts to ensure you get the most out of every single course and learn each lesson by heart.

To ensure our courses meet industry standards and expectations, we maintain standards set by Continuing Professional Development (CPD QS); we also provide The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Courses that can tremendously improve your employability. so you can enrol in any One Education course and rest assured that you’re learning from the best.

 

 

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