Project Deployment Overview

Deployment Stack

• Docker: Used for containerizing the application (frontend & backend).
• Nginx: Configured as a reverse proxy to route traffic efficiently.
• PostgreSQL/MongoDB: (If applicable) Used as the database.
• Redis: (If applicable) Used for caching and message queuing.
• Node.js & Express: Backend framework.

Infrastructure Details

• Server: Hosted on an AWS EC2 instance.
• Port Mapping:
  • Frontend runs on port 81.
  • Backend runs on port 8000.
  • Nginx handles the routing and load balancing.

Deployment Process

1. Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory.
2. Use Docker Compose to build and start services:

   docker-compose up -d --build

3. Ensure Nginx is properly configured and restarted:

   systemctl restart nginx

4. Verify that both frontend and backend are accessible via their respective URLs.

Nginx Configuration (Example)

server {
    listen 81;
    location / {
        proxy_pass http://frontend_container:3000;
    }
}

server {
    listen 8000;
    location / {
        proxy_pass http://backend_container:8000;
    }
}

Monitoring & Logs

• Use docker logs <container_id> to check logs.
• Ensure proper monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.

CI/CD Pipeline (Optional)

• Integrated with Jenkins/GitHub Actions for automated builds and deployments.
• Runs linting, tests, and Docker image builds before pushing to production.

Security & Best Practices

• SSL termination via Nginx (if using HTTPS).
• Use .env for sensitive configurations and avoid hardcoding credentials.
• Regular security patching and vulnerability scanning for containers.

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This setup ensures scalability, security, and efficient traffic handling. 🚀