Posts explaining key technical concepts used in this IS 5320 course project, including virtual hosting, containers, and content management systems.
A content management system (CMS) is software that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content without needing advanced programming skills. Instead of writing HTML and CSS code for every page, a CMS provides a user-friendly interface where content can be added using text editors, images, and predefined layouts. Read more
A container is a lightweight way to package an application along with everything it needs to run, such as libraries, dependencies, and configuration files. Instead of installing software directly on a server and hoping all versions match correctly, a container bundles everything into one unit that runs the same way Read more
A virtual host service lets you run a server on the internet without owning any physical hardware. Instead of buying and maintaining a real computer, you rent a virtual machine from a cloud provider such as AWS EC2 or DigitalOcean. These virtual machines act like normal computers where you can Read more