Web App Deployment Automation: Bash

Manually deploying a web server involves running several commands in a specific order. A Bash script can automate these steps, saving you time and effort, especially if you need to deploy Apache on multiple servers.

Web Server Deployment

This Bash script provides a streamlined and automated approach to deploying an Apache web server.

#!/bin/bash
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echo "Updating and installing apache2 and unzip..."
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade -y
apt-get install apache2 -y
apt-get install unzip -y
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echo "Getting the website from a remote repo..."
cd /tmp
wget https://github.com/denilsonbonatti/linux-site-dio/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
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echo "Unziping the file and pasting into the Apache directory..."
unzip main.zip
cd linux-site-dio-main
cp -R * /var/www/html/
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Conclussion

Scripts ensure consistency, reduce errors, and save time compared to manual deployments. The script can be easily customized to fit your specific needs and integrated into larger automation workflows.