To create a task list for the initial server setup to deploy a web application, I need some more information:
What operating system will the server be running? (e.g., Linux, Windows)
Which web server software do you plan to use? (e.g., Apache, Nginx, IIS)
Which programming language and framework is your web application built with? (e.g., Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, Node.js/Express)
Will you be using a database? If so, which one? (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Do you require an SSL certificate for HTTPS? (e.g., Let's Encrypt)
Are there any specific security measures you want to implement?
Will you be using any specific deployment tools or continuous integration services? (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker)
Once you provide this information, I can create a more accurate task list for the initial server setup.
OS: Ubuntu 20.04
Web server: Caddy
Programming language and framework: Ruby / Rails
Database: MySQL
SSL : Let's encrypt
Security: Firewall setup
Deployment tool : Capistrano
Continuous integration: Docker
Here's a task list for the initial server setup to deploy a Ruby on Rails web application on Ubuntu 20.04, using Caddy as the web server, MySQL as the database, Let's Encrypt for SSL, a firewall for security, Capistrano for deployment, and Docker for continuous integration:
Update and upgrade the server: Update the package lists and upgrade the installed packages to their latest versions.
Create a new user with sudo privileges: To avoid using the root user, create a new user with the necessary permissions to perform administrative tasks.
Set up SSH access: Generate an SSH key pair and configure the server for secure remote access.
Configure the firewall (UFW): Set up the firewall to restrict incoming traffic, allowing only the necessary ports (e.g., SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS).
Install and configure MySQL: Install the MySQL server and create a new database and user for your Rails application.
Install Ruby and Rails: Install the Ruby version required by your application, and then install Rails.
Install Node.js and Yarn: Install Node.js and Yarn as they are required for the Rails asset pipeline.
Install Caddy: Download and install the Caddy web server, ensuring it's set up as a system service.
Configure Caddy: Set up the Caddyfile to serve your Rails application, including automatic SSL certificate generation and renewal using Let's Encrypt.
Install Capistrano and its dependencies: Set up Capistrano for deployment, including any necessary plugins or configurations.
Prepare the Rails application for deployment: Ensure your Rails application is configured properly for production, including database settings, secrets, and environment variables.
Deploy the Rails application using Capistrano: Run the Capistrano deployment process to push your application to the server and start it.
Install Docker: Install Docker on the server for continuous integration and containerization purposes.
Configure Docker for Rails: Create a Dockerfile for your Rails application and set up any necessary Docker Compose configurations.
Test the application: Ensure the application is running correctly, and that all components, including the database, web server, and SSL, are functioning as expected.
Set up monitoring and logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to keep track of your application's performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
After completing these tasks, your Rails web application should be successfully deployed on an Ubuntu 20.04 server with the specified configurations.
