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# Ghost Application - DevOps Integration

Welcome to the enhanced version of Ghost, an open-source blogging platform. This repository is a fork from the original Ghost repository, tailored to incorporate DevOps practices for improved development, testing, and deployment processes.

## About This Fork

This version of Ghost has been modified to include automated workflows using GitHub Actions, ensuring continuous integration and deployment. Additional tooling includes Docker for containerization, Ansible for configuration management, and Terraform for infrastructure as code.

## New Features

- CI/CD Pipeline: Implementation of GitHub Actions to automate testing and deployment.
- Docker Integration: Containerization of Ghost for consistent development and production environments.
- Ansible and Terraform: Automated setup and management of the infrastructure, enhancing scalability and reliability.

## Getting Started

To get started with this enhanced version of Ghost, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

2. Run Docker Containers:
   ```bash
   docker-compose up -d

3. Automate Infrastructure:

   terraform init
   terraform apply

4. Access and Configure:

   • Access the Ghost admin panel at http://localhost:2368/ghost.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome! Please refer to the original Ghost documentation for guidelines on contributions and pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

For more information on the original Ghost platform, please visit https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost .

## Abstract
This project focuses on streamlining the development, testing, and deployment processes of the Ghost open-source blogging platform using a comprehensive set of DevOps tools. The main objective is to enhance efficiency and reliability through automation, leveraging tools like GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and various monitoring solutions.

## Introduction
- Background: Chosen for its efficiency and suitability for DevOps practices, Ghost runs on Node.js, promoting fast, scalable deployments and community-driven improvements.
- Purpose: To automate the complete lifecycle of the Ghost application from integration to deployment, ensuring seamless updates and scalability.
- Scope: The project uses an integrated suite of technologies to manage and automate tasks efficiently.

## Method and Implementation
- Tools:
  - GitHub Actions: Manages CI/CD workflows, automating deployments and testing.
  - Terraform: Provides infrastructure as code, enhancing consistency across environments.
  - Ansible: Automates configuration and management of monitoring tools and updates.
  - Docker: Ensures consistent environments across development, testing, and production through containerization.

## Accessibility
- Manage configurations and CI/CD processes via https://github.com/saeed108/Ghost/

## Monitoring and Observability
- Tools: Utilizes Prometheus for system monitoring and Grafana for visualization, providing insights into system health and performance.
- Accessibility:
  - Prometheus
  - Grafana Dashboard: Node Exporter Full - Available on the server

## Challenges and Solutions
- Addressed multiple issues with Docker Compose and Terraform configurations, applying fixes as per official guidelines to ensure robust deployment setups.

## Conclusion
- The project successfully integrates advanced DevOps tools to automate the deployment and monitoring of the Ghost blogging platform, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and system reliability.

## References
- Terraform: https://terraform.io
- Ansible: https://ansible.com
- Docker: https://docker.com
- GitHub Actions: https://docs.github.com/en/actions
- Prometheus and Grafana: prometheus.io and https://grafana.com

## Appendices
- Access the Ghost Blog
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/saeed108/Ghost
- Monitoring Interfaces:
  - Prometheus
  - Grafana Dashboard: Node Exporter Full

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