How to configure Apache 2 to host Django websites ?
Author: neptune | 25th-May-2024
Configuring Apache 2 to host Django websites involves several steps. Let's walk through them:
Accessing the Server:
First, you need to access your server. You can do this using methods like Putty with a .ppk key, RSA key, or by connecting via SSH with the server's public IP address.
Installing Necessary Packages:
Once logged into your server, install the required packages:
sudo apt install apache2
sudo apt install python
sudo apt install libapache2-mod-wsgi-py3
sudo apt install python3-pip
sudo apt install git
sudo pip install virtualenv
Checking Apache Status and Firewall:
Verify that Apache is active and running:
sudo service apache2 status
Ensure your firewall allows traffic on port 80 (usually for HTTP):
sudo ufw status verbose
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw allow 80
Setting Up the Database:
Choose a database system (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) and install it on your server.
For PostgreSQL, install and configure it:
sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib
sudo systemctl status postgresql
sudo -u postgres psql
ALTER USER postgres WITH PASSWORD 'new_password';
CREATE DATABASE myproject;
CREATE USER myprojectuser WITH PASSWORD 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE myproject TO myprojectuser;
Cloning the Project and Creating Virtual Environment:
Clone your Django project from GitHub or another repository.
Create a virtual environment and activate it:
git clone your_project_url
cd Project_Directory
virtualenv env_name
source env_name/bin/activate
pip install django gunicorn psycopg2-binary python-decouple
Installing Dependencies and Configuring Environment Variables:
Install required Python packages using pip.
Create a .env file with your configuration:
touch .env
Add your configuration to the .env file:
DEBUG=False
SECRET_KEY=your_django_project_secret_key
Creating the Apache Virtual Host Configuration:
Create a configuration file for your Django website:
cd /etc/apache2/sites-available
vi django-prj1.conf
Add the virtual host configuration. All virtual hosts share a common IP address.
Enabling the Virtual Host and Restarting Apache:
Enable the virtual host:
sudo a2ensite django-prj1.conf
Reload Apache:
sudo systemctl reload apache2
By following these steps, you'll have configured Apache to host your Django application effectively, ensuring seamless operation and easy troubleshooting . 🚀
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