SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

MUKKA, SURATHKAL, MANGALORE-574146

MAJOR PROJECT REPORT

ON

“CLOUD BASED E-LEARNING PLATFORM”

Submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

Submitted By,
Anjali Upadhyaya 1SU19CI007
Ridhisha Alva 1SU19CI015

Under the Guidance of

Mr. Daniel Francis Selvaraj. J
Head, of CTDS Department
2022-2023
SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
MUKKA, SURATHKAL, MANGALORE-574146

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project entitled “CLOUD BASED E-LEARNING PLATFORM”
is a bonafide work carried out by Anjali Upadhyaya, Ridhisha Alva bearing the 1SU19CI007,
1SU19CI015 in the partial fulfillment of Bachelor of Technology in Cloud Technology and
Information Security of the Srinivas University Institute of Engineering and Technology during
the year 2022-2023. It is certified that all corrections/suggestions indicated for internal assessment
have been in corporated in the report deposited in the department library. The internship report has
been approved as it satisfies the academic requirements in respect of internship work prescribed for
the said degree.

Name & Signature of the Guide Name & Signature of the H.O.D

Mr. Daniel Francis Selvaraj Mr. Daniel Francis Selvaraj

Signature of the Dean

Dr. Thomas Pinto

Dean, SUIET, Mukka

External Viva

Name of the Examiners Signature with date

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SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
MUKKA, SURATHKAL, MANGALORE-574146

DECLARATION

We, Anjali Upadhyaya, Ridhisha Alva the student of eighth semester, B.Tech in Cloud
Technology and Information Security, Srinivas University, Mukka, hereby declare that the
project entitled “CLOUD BASED E-LEARNING PLATFORM” has been successfully
completed by me in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree in Bachelor
of Technology in Cloud Technology and Information Security of Srinivas University
Institute of Engineering and Technology and no part of it has been submitted for the award
of degree or diploma in any university or institution previously.

Date: ____________

Place: Mukka
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude to my respected

project guide Mr. Daniel Francis Selvaraj, Professor in CTDS for his ever-inspiring
guidance, constant encouragement, and support.

We sincerely thank Mr. Daniel Francis Selvaraj, Head, of the Department, CTDS for
being an inspiration and support throughout this project.

We are extremely grateful to our respected Dean, Dr. Thomas Pinto, for providing the
facilities to carry out the project.

We also would like to thank our Management, A. Shama Rao Foundation, Mangaluru,
for providing the means and support for the completion of the project.

We would like to thank Mrs. Renisha, Professor in CTDS Department, Mr. Daniel
Francis Selvaraj, Head of the Department, Dr. A Sasi Kumar, Professor of CTDS
Department and non-teaching staff of CTDS Department for their support and help.

Finally, We express our profound gratitude to our parents and friends who have helped us
in every conceived manner with their valuable suggestions, encouragement and moral
support.

Anjali Upadhyaya
Ridhisha Alva
INDEX
ABSTRACT
1.INRODUCTION
1.1 THE DOMAIN
1.2 THE PROBLEM
1.3 THE TECHNOLOGY
2. SYSTEM ANALYSIS
2.1. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.2 EXISTING SYSTEMS
2.3. PROPOSED SYSTEM
2.4. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
3. SYSTEM DESIGN
3.1 MODULES DESCRIPTION
3.2 ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM
3.3. WORKING CASES
3.3 USE DIAGRAM
3.4 SEQUENCE DIAGRAM
3.5 CLASS DIAGRAM
3.6 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
4.IMPLEMENTATION
5. MOTIVATION TO IMPLEMENT
6. CONCLUSION
7. REFERENCES
ABSTRACT
With the advancement of technology, e-learning has become a popular
method of delivering educational content. Cloud computing, on the other
hand, has revolutionized the way computing resources are provisioned,
managed, and accessed. This project report explores the integration of e-
learning with cloud computing to create a robust and scalable learning
environment.
In this project report, we begin by providing an overview of cloud
computing and its benefits for e-learning. Cloud computing offers on-
demand access to a pool of computing resources, such as virtual
machines, storage, and databases, which can be utilized to support e-
learning platforms.
We then delve into the architecture of an e-learning system based on
cloud computing. This includes the different components and their
functionalities, such as the front-end interface, the application layer, and
the cloud infrastructure. We also discuss the advantages of using cloud-
based infrastructure for e-learning, such as scalability, reliability, and cost-
effectiveness.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Domain
Cloud computing is a rapidly growing domain in the field of technology and
information systems. It refers to the delivery of computing resources over
the internet, allowing users to access and utilize a wide range of services
and applications without the need for on-premises infrastructure.

In the cloud computing domain, various types of services are offered,

including:

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): This service provides virtualized

computing resources such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
Users can manage and control these resources while avoiding the need
for physical hardware.

2. Platform as a Service (PaaS): PaaS provides a platform for developing,

running, and managing applications without the complexity of
infrastructure management. It offers a complete development and
deployment environment, including tools, libraries, and frameworks.

3. Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS delivers software applications over

the internet on a subscription basis. Users can access and use these
applications through a web browser without the need for local installation
or maintenance.

Cloud computing offers several key advantages:

1. Scalability: Cloud services can scale up or down based on demand,
allowing organizations to easily adjust their computing resources to match
their needs. This flexibility ensures optimal resource allocation and cost-
efficiency.

2. Cost Savings: By eliminating the need for on-premises hardware and

infrastructure, organizations can significantly reduce their capital and
operational expenses. Cloud computing services often follow a pay-as-
you-go model, where users only pay for the resources they consume.

3. Accessibility and Mobility: Cloud services can be accessed from

anywhere with an internet connection, enabling users to work remotely
and access their applications and data on various devices.

4. Reliability and Redundancy: Cloud providers typically have robust

infrastructure with multiple data centers, ensuring high availability and
redundancy. This minimizes the risk of data loss or service disruptions.

However, there are also some considerations and challenges in the cloud
computing domain:

1. Security and Privacy: Storing data and applications in the cloud raises
concerns about data security, privacy, and compliance with regulations.
Organizations must implement proper security measures, encryption, and
access controls to protect sensitive information.

2. Connectivity and Reliance on the Internet: Cloud services depend on

internet connectivity, and any disruptions can impact accessibility and
productivity. Organizations must have reliable internet connections and
contingency plans for potential outages.

3. Vendor Lock-In: Moving applications and data to the cloud can create
dependencies on specific cloud providers and their proprietary
technologies. This can limit flexibility and make it challenging to switch
providers in the future.

4. Data Transfer and Bandwidth Costs: Transferring large amounts of data

to and from the cloud can incur additional costs and require sufficient
bandwidth. Organizations need to consider these factors when planning
their cloud computing strategies.

The cloud computing domain continues to evolve, with advancements in

technologies such as serverless computing, edge computing, and hybrid
cloud architectures. These innovations provide even more options and
possibilities for organizations to leverage cloud services and optimize their
IT infrastructure.
1.2 The Problem
In this final project, you have created a highly available (HA), scalable and
fault-tolerant deployment of the WordPress application. We deployed the
WordPress application in such a way that the application server, load
balancer and database will scale independently of one another. We also
deploy the application's components like the webserver and database into
two availability zones to distribute it and guard against failure of the
anyone availability zone. The WordPress application will be deployed in a
stateless fashion so that we can add or remove web application servers
in response to the requests flowing into the system. Finally, we create a
CloudFront distribution as CDN and change the configuration of
WordPress.
1.3 The Technology

AMAZON WEB SERVICES

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon that
provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals,
companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. These
cloud computing web services provide distributed computing processing
capacity and software tools via AWS server farms. One of these services
is Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which allows users to have at
their disposal a virtual cluster of computers, available all the time, through
the Internet. AWS's virtual computers emulate most of the attributes of a
real computer, including hardware central processing units (CPUs) and
graphics processing units (GPUs) for processing; local/RAM memory;
hard-disk/SSD storage; a choice of operating systems; networking; and
pre-loaded application software such as web servers, databases, and
customer relationship management (CRM).
Scalability: AWS offers elastic computing resources, allowing e-learning
platforms to scale their infrastructure up or down based on demand. This
flexibility ensures that the platform can handle varying levels of traffic and
accommodate a growing user base without any disruptions.
Reliability: AWS operates on a global infrastructure that is designed to
deliver high availability and uptime. Its data centers are distributed across
different regions, providing redundancy and ensuring that the e-learning
platform remains accessible even in the event of hardware failures or
natural disasters.
Cost-Effectiveness: With AWS, e-learning platforms can optimize their
infrastructure costs. AWS offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model, allowing
organizations to pay only for the resources they consume. Additionally,
AWS provides various cost management tools to monitor and control
spending, ensuring cost efficiency.
Security: AWS implements robust security measures to protect the data
and applications hosted on its platform. It offers features such as
encryption, identity and access management, and network security
controls, ensuring that e-learning platforms can maintain the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their content and user
information.
2. SYSTEM ANALYSIS
2.1 Literature Review

CLOUD COMPUTING

Cloud computing is a rapidly growing domain in the field of technology

and information systems. It refers to the delivery of computing resources
over the internet, allowing users to access and utilize a wide range of
services and applications without the need for on-premises
infrastructure.

In the cloud computing domain, various types of services are offered,

including:

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): This service provides virtualized

computing resources such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
Users can manage and control these resources while avoiding the need
for physical hardware.

2. Platform as a Service (PaaS): PaaS provides a platform for

developing, running, and managing applications without the complexity
of infrastructure management. It offers a complete development and
deployment environment, including tools, libraries, and frameworks.

3. Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS delivers software applications

over the internet on a subscription basis. Users can access and use
these applications through a web browser without the need for local
installation or maintenance.

Cloud computing offers several key advantages:

1. Scalability: Cloud services can scale up or down based on demand,

allowing organizations to easily adjust their computing resources to
match their needs. This flexibility ensures optimal resource allocation
and cost-efficiency.

2. Cost Savings: By eliminating the need for on-premises hardware and

infrastructure, organizations can significantly reduce their capital and
operational expenses. Cloud computing services often follow a pay-as-
you-go model, where users only pay for the resources they consume.

3. Accessibility and Mobility: Cloud services can be accessed from

anywhere with an internet connection, enabling users to work remotely
and access their applications and data on various devices.

4. Reliability and Redundancy: Cloud providers typically have robust

infrastructure with multiple data centers, ensuring high availability and
redundancy. This minimizes the risk of data loss or service disruptions.

However, there are also some considerations and challenges in the

cloud computing domain:
1. Security and Privacy: Storing data and applications in the cloud raises
concerns about data security, privacy, and compliance with regulations.
Organizations must implement proper security measures, encryption,
and access controls to protect sensitive information.

2. Connectivity and Reliance on the Internet: Cloud services depend on

internet connectivity, and any disruptions can impact accessibility and
productivity. Organizations must have reliable internet connections and
contingency plans for potential outages.

3. Vendor Lock-In: Moving applications and data to the cloud can create
dependencies on specific cloud providers and their proprietary
technologies. This can limit flexibility and make it challenging to switch
providers in the future.

4. Data Transfer and Bandwidth Costs: Transferring large amounts of

data to and from the cloud can incur additional costs and require
sufficient bandwidth. Organizations need to consider these factors when
planning their cloud computing strategies.

The cloud computing domain continues to evolve, with advancements in

technologies such as serverless computing, edge computing, and hybrid
cloud architectures. These innovations provide even more options and
possibilities for organizations to leverage cloud services and optimize
their IT infrastructure.
WORDPRESS

WordPress is a popular and widely used content management system

(CMS) that enables users to create and manage websites and blogs with
ease. It was initially developed as a blogging platform but has evolved into
a versatile CMS that powers a significant portion of the internet.
WordPress offers a user-friendly interface, a wide range of themes and
plugins, and extensive customization options, making it suitable for
various types of websites.

Features and Benefits of WordPress:

• User-Friendly Interface: WordPress provides a user-friendly

interface, allowing users with little to no technical knowledge to
create and manage their websites easily. Its intuitive dashboard and
editor make it simple to add and edit content, manage media files,
and customize the website's appearance.
• Customization Options: WordPress offers a vast library of themes
and templates that can be easily customized to match the website's
branding and design requirements. Users can also extend the
functionality of their websites by installing plugins, which provide
additional features such as contact forms, e-commerce capabilities,
SEO optimization, and more.
• Flexibility and Scalability: WordPress is highly flexible and can be
used to build various types of websites, including blogs, business
websites, e-commerce stores, portfolios, and community forums. It
can handle websites of all sizes and scales, from small personal
blogs to large enterprise websites with high traffic volumes.
• SEO-Friendly: WordPress is designed with search engine
optimization (SEO) in mind. It offers various built-in features and
plugins that help optimize website content, meta tags, URLs, and
other SEO elements. This makes it easier for websites built on
WordPress to rank well in search engine results and attract organic
traffic.
• Active Community and Support: WordPress has a large and active
community of developers, designers, and users who contribute to
its continuous improvement. The community provides support,
resources, and forums where users can seek assistance, share
knowledge, and stay updated with the latest trends and best
practices in website development.

WordPress Plugins and Themes:

• Plugins: WordPress offers a vast repository of free and premium

plugins that extend the functionality of a website. Plugins can add
features such as social media integration, security enhancements,
caching for improved performance, backup and restore capabilities,
and much more. Users can also develop custom plugins to meet
specific requirements.
• Themes: WordPress themes control the overall design and layout
of a website. There is a wide range of free and premium themes
available, catering to various industries and website types. Themes
can be customized to match specific branding requirements and can
be easily switched or updated without affecting the website's
content.

WordPress Security:

WordPress takes security seriously and offers several features and

best practices to ensure website security. It regularly releases updates
and patches to address vulnerabilities, and users are encouraged to
keep their WordPress installations, themes, and plugins up to date.
Additionally, users can implement security plugins, use strong
passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and follow other security
practices to enhance the security of their WordPress websites.

WordPress Hosting:

WordPress can be installed and hosted on various platforms, including

shared hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and
cloud hosting. There are hosting providers that specialize in WordPress
hosting and offer optimized environments, automatic backups, security
features, and specialized support for WordPress users.

WordPress is a powerful and versatile CMS that empowers users to

create and manage websites with ease. Its user-friendly interface,
customization options, scalability, and extensive plugin ecosystem make
it a popular choice for individuals, businesses, and organizations. By
leveraging WordPress, users can build professional and feature-rich
websites without extensive technical expertise.

AMAZON WEB SERVICES(AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud computing

platform provided by Amazon.com. It offers a wide range of cloud services
and tools that enable businesses and organizations to build, deploy, and
manage their applications and infrastructure in a flexible and scalable
manner. AWS provides a global infrastructure, advanced security
features, and a pay-as-you-go pricing model, making it a popular choice
for businesses of all sizes.

Key AWS Services and Offerings:

• Compute Services: AWS provides various compute services to
meet different application requirements. Amazon Elastic Compute
Cloud (EC2) offers virtual servers in the cloud, allowing users to
scale their compute resources as needed. AWS Lambda enables
serverless computing, where users can run code without
provisioning or managing servers.
• Storage and Database Services: AWS offers scalable and durable
storage solutions. Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) provides
object storage for storing and retrieving data from anywhere on the
web. Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) offers persistent block-level
storage for EC2 instances. For databases, AWS provides Amazon
Relational Database Service (RDS) for managed relational
databases, Amazon DynamoDB for NoSQL databases, and
Amazon Aurora for a high-performance and scalable relational
database.
• Networking and Content Delivery: AWS provides networking
services to enable secure and scalable communication between
resources. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) allows users to
create isolated virtual networks. Amazon CloudFront is a content
delivery network (CDN) that accelerates the delivery of content to
users worldwide.
• Security and Identity: AWS offers a range of security services and
tools to protect resources and data. AWS Identity and Access
Management (IAM) allows fine-grained control over user access
and permissions. AWS Key Management Service (KMS) enables
secure key storage and management. AWS Shield provides DDoS
(Distributed Denial of Service) protection, while AWS Web
Application Firewall (WAF) helps protect web applications from
common web exploits.
• Analytics and Machine Learning: AWS provides services for
analytics and machine learning. Amazon Redshift offers a fully
managed data warehousing service for analytics and reporting.
Amazon Athena allows querying data directly from S3 using SQL.
AWS Glue is an extract, transform, and load (ETL) service for data
preparation. For machine learning, AWS offers Amazon SageMaker
for building, training, and deploying machine learning models, and
Amazon Rekognition for image and video analysis.
• Management and Monitoring: AWS provides services for managing
and monitoring resources. AWS CloudWatch allows monitoring and
logging of various AWS resources and applications. AWS
CloudFormation enables infrastructure provisioning and
management through code. AWS Systems Manager provides a
centralized view and control of AWS resources.

Benefits of AWS:

• Scalability and Elasticity: AWS allows users to scale their resources

up or down based on demand, ensuring that applications can handle
varying workloads effectively.
• Cost-Effectiveness: AWS follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model,
where users only pay for the resources they consume. This flexibility
helps optimize costs by eliminating the need for large upfront
investments in hardware.
• Reliability and Availability: AWS offers a highly reliable and globally
distributed infrastructure. With data centers across different regions,
AWS ensures high availability and fault tolerance, minimizing
downtime and disruptions.
• Security: AWS has extensive security measures in place to protect
data and resources. It offers robust identity and access
management, encryption, and compliance certifications to ensure
the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Global Reach: AWS operates in multiple geographic regions
worldwide, allowing businesses to deploy their applications closer
to end-users,
2.2 Existing System

Udemy, coursera etc..

Front-end Development: The user interface and user experience (UI/UX)

of the platforms are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These
technologies help in creating the layout, styling, and interactivity of the
web pages. Additionally, front-end frameworks and libraries like React,
Angular, or Vue.js may be used to streamline development and enhance
user interactions.

Back-end Development: The platforms require server-side logic to handle

user authentication, database interactions, and content delivery. Back-
end development can be accomplished using programming languages
such as Python, Ruby, Java, or Node.js. These languages are commonly
used to build the server-side components, APIs, and web services.

Database Management: Platforms like Udemy and Coursera handle large

amounts of data, including course content, user profiles, progress
tracking, and more. Databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or
other relational and NoSQL databases are utilized for efficient storage and
retrieval of data. Database management is crucial for handling user
information, course details, and tracking user progress.

Content Management Systems: Online learning platforms often have

content management systems (CMS) that allow instructors and
administrators to create and manage courses. CMS frameworks like
Django, WordPress, or custom-built systems are used to handle course
creation, editing, organization, and publishing features.

Payment Integration: Online learning platforms require payment

integration to facilitate course enrollment and payments. Payment
gateways like Stripe, PayPal, or custom-built payment systems are
integrated to securely handle financial transactions.

Cloud Infrastructure: Scalability and reliability are crucial for platforms like
Udemy and Coursera. Cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web
Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure may
be utilized to host the infrastructure, store data, and ensure high
availability and performance.

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): CDNs are used to deliver content

efficiently to users across the globe. CDNs like Cloudflare or Akamai help
optimize content delivery, reduce latency, and handle high traffic loads.
2.3 Proposed System

In our project we developed E-learning web application with the help of

WordPress and then we deployed it with the help of AWS services like
Amazon CloudFront, ELB, VPC, RDS, S3, EC2, AMI, Amazon LEX,
internet gateway, Amazon Cognito

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) to provision virtual servers that will
host our application backend and frontend. EC2 provides scalable
compute capacity, allowing us to adjust resources based on demand.

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) to store and manage static content

like course materials, documents, videos, and images. S3 provides
scalable object storage with high durability and availability.

A database to store user data, course information, and other application-

related data. We used Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) to set
up a managed database like MySQL.

Implemented user authentication and authorization using Amazon

Cognito. Cognito provides user sign-up, sign-in, and user management
capabilities, allowing us to secure our e-learning platform.

Utilized Amazon CloudFront to deliver your e-learning content globally

with low latency. CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) that
caches and distributes content from edge locations worldwide.

Designed our platform to be scalable and highly available by leveraging

AWS Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing. These services
automatically adjust resources and distribute traffic to handle varying
loads.

Created a VPC to define the network boundaries for our e-learning

platform. A VPC allows you to logically isolate your resources, such as
EC2 instances and RDS databases, from other AWS customers'
resources.

Configured security groups and network access control lists (ACLs) to

control inbound and outbound traffic to our e-learning platform. Security
groups are associated with individual instances, while network ACLs
operate at the subnet level, providing an additional layer of security.

Enabled internet connectivity for our e-learning platform, attach an internet

gateway to your VPC. This allows resources within the VPC to
communicate with the internet, facilitating student access to the platform.
2.4 Hardware and Software Specifications

• AWS services
• 512 MB memory
• 512 Bandwidth
• 20 GB SSD Disk
• 1 Virtual CPU
• Laptop or computer
• Web Browser
3. SYSTEM DESIGN
3.1 Module Description

• Course Management System: A course management system is a

section which is provided for accessing the course contents in
various formats, manages student enrolment, and monitors the
performance of a student.
• Student Portal: Student portals involve the information on courses
offered, transcripts, exam schedules, department contact numbers,
timetables, and email programs. It is generally used to describe the
login page in which students can enter the name of the user and
password to access educational program for the organization and
other learning materials.
• Online Assignment Tool: Assignment tool permits the students for
submitting the tasks online and their online feedback can be
observed. It allows for setting up a location for every student to
present an assignment. It is structured for both individual student
and group’s submission. Students can submit a wide range of file
types and links for web-based items. It is an effective method to
deploy, receive, and digitally grade assignments for the student.
3.2 Architecture Diagram
3.3 Working Diagram
3.4 Use case diagram
3.5 SEQUENCE DIAGRAM
3.6 CLASS DIAGRAM
3.7 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
4. IMPLEMENTATION
1. Open Amazon Management Console

2. Open amazon S3 service

3. Create S3 bucket to store materials related to courses.

4. Create A VPC
• Name the VPC
• Create an Internet gateway.
• Attach Internet Gateway with VPC
• Create 2 subnets.
• Create public route table.
• Attach one subnet with route table

5. Launch an EC2 instance inside a public subnet where you will

deploy the WordPress website.
• Visit the EC2 console and click Launch Instances
• In Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) page,
select Amazon Wordpress image from AWS
marketplace,
• In Choose an Instance Type page, select t2.micro
• Click Next: Configure Instance Details button
• In Configure Instance Details page
• For Network, select the VPC you have created in the
last STEP
• For Subnet, select PublicSubnet1
• Click Next: Add Storage → Next: Add Tags
• For Assign a security group, select Create a new
Security Group
• For the Security group name, enter public-instance-sg
• In the pre-created rule,For Source, select My IP, your
IP will be auto-detected, and click Review and Launch
→ Launch
• Select Create a new key pair, Enter the Key pair name
and click Download key pair
• Finally, Launch the instance

6. launch MySQL database in a private subnet

• Visit RDS console, click Create Database
• For Engine options, select MySQL
• For Templates, select Free tier,
• In Settings section,
• For DB identifier, enter wordpress,
• For Credentials Settings, enter your Master username
and Master password(for example: #12345678aA)
• In Connectivity section,
• For Virtual private cloud (VPC), select Vpc, you created in
last time
• Click Additional connectivity configuration to show more
configuration
• For Public access, select No
• For VPC security group, select Create new and enter db-
sg in New VPC security group name
• Scroll down and click Additional configuration,
• For Initial database name, enter wordpress,
• Finally, click Create database

7. Modify security group of RDS and EC2 instance

• Visit EC2 dashboard, select public-instance-sg
• Click Edit inbound rules button
• Click Add rule, For Type, select MYSQL/Aurora,
• For Source, select custom and find the db-sg, and click
Save rules
• Click Add rule, For Type, select HTTP,
• For Source, select My IP , and click Save rules
• Visit Security Groups page, select db-sg,
• Click Edit inbound rules button
• Click Add rule, For Type, select MYSQL/Aurora,
• For Source, select custom and find the public-instance-
sg, and click Save Rules

8. Set Up the Wordpess Environment

• Visit EC2 console,
• Connect to instance
• Create a E-learning website in wordpress
• Setup RDS database connection using plugins for
student registration
• Add courses
• Create dashboard, home page etc for the website.

9. Set up Elastic Load Balancers for the website to handle load.

10. Setup Cloudfront.

Home page

Home Page after Sign Up

Courses Menu
Pages menu

For existing user, Student Registration will look like below

Enrolled Course will look like below

If user need updates about courses, or any queries they have they
can find options below of home page.
This is how we developed our Cloud Based E-learning Platform
Through AWS
5. MOTIVATION TO IMPLEMENT
• To provide E-learning platform for the students
• Providing free cloud courses
• Availability
• Time management
• To help students to gain more knowledge in cloud technology.
6. CONCLUSION
E-learning has become a popular way of learning, and this project focused
on developing a dynamic e-learning portal using WordPress through
Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The literature survey explored the existing literature on e-learning,

WordPress, and the technologies used in this project.

The literature revealed that e-learning is a growing market, and

WordPress is an ideal platform for building e-learning portals.

Additionally, AWS offer several services that are essential for building an
e-learning portal.
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