Django Deployment Guide: Server Setup

To deploy a Django project on a server, the following steps are usually required:

1. Ensure the server environment: Start by making sure Python and Django are installed on the server, along with database drivers like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as other necessary dependencies. Consider using a virtual environment to isolate the project’s dependencies as well.
2. Server configuration: Set up a web server (such as Nginx or Apache) and a WSGI server (such as uWSGI or Gunicorn) on the server to handle HTTP requests for Django projects. Configuration files are usually located in the /etc/nginx/sites-available/ or /etc/apache/sites-available/ directory within the project directory.
3. Deployment: Upload the code of the Django project to the server using Git, FTP, or other methods. Make sure that the database connection information and static file paths in the project’s configuration file (such as settings.py) match the server environment.
4. Start the project: Launch Web server and WSGI server on the server to allow the Django project to respond to HTTP requests. Tools like Supervisor can be used to manage the project’s processes.
5. Test project: enter the IP address or domain name of the server in the browser to check if the Django project is running correctly. Debugging and optimization can be done as needed.

The above are the basic steps for deploying a Django project on a server, the specific deployment process may vary due to the complexity of the project and the differences in server environments. It is recommended to read the official Django documentation or refer to other related tutorials before deployment.