This AWS CloudFormation template deploys a serverless website infrastructure using Amazon S3 for storage and Amazon CloudFront as the CDN Key Features

• Serverless Architecture: No servers to manage.
• Scalability: Handles traffic fluctuations effortlessly.
• Fast Content Delivery: CloudFront's global edge locations ensure low latency.
• Secure by Default: Configured to use HTTPS for all requests.
• Simplified Deployment: All resources are provisioned and managed with a single template.

Infrastructure Components

1. S3 Bucket (globally-unique-bucket-name):

• Stores website content (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, etc.).
• Configured as a static website host.
• Bucket name: globally-unique-bucket-name

1. CloudFront Distribution:

• Caches website content at edge locations for faster delivery.
• Forces HTTPS to secure connections.
• Uses S3 bucket as the origin for content.
• Compression enabled for improved performance.

1. CloudFront Origin Access Identity (OAI):

• Special CloudFront user that allows CloudFront to access the S3 bucket securely.
• Restricts direct public access to the S3 bucket.

1. S3 Bucket Policy:

• Defines access permissions for the S3 bucket.
• Allows CloudFront (via the OAI) to read objects in the bucket.
• Denies all other public access to the bucket's content.

Prerequisites

• AWS Account: You'll need an AWS account with permissions to create and manage S3 buckets, CloudFront distributions, and IAM roles.
• AWS CLI: The AWS Command Line Interface is recommended for interacting with AWS services.
• Domain Name (Optional): If you want to use a custom domain (e.g., [tatenda.xyz](http://www.yourname.com/)), you'll need to own and manage the domain registration.

Deployment Instructions

Clone the Repository:

• git clone <your-repository-url>

• cd. <repository-name>

. Deploy with AWS CLI:

-  aws cloudformation deploy --template-file serverless-website.yaml --stack-name your-website

Verify Deployment: After deployment, AWS CloudFormation will output the CloudFront domain name. Use it to access your website.

Configuration (Optional)

• Custom Domain: Follow the steps in the CloudFront documentation to associate your custom domain with the distribution.
• Additional Content: Upload your website files (HTML, CSS, images, etc.) to the S3 bucket.

Caveats

• Cost: While the architecture is serverless, standard AWS charges for S3 storage, CloudFront data transfer, and requests still apply.
• SSL Certificates: If using a custom domain, you'll need to manage the SSL certificate through AWS Certificate Manager (ACM).