Learn how to deploy a Django application
Introduction
Install the required dependencies
Create the Django application
Deploy the Django application
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About this Learning Path

Skill level:  Introductory
Reading time:  30 min
Last updated:  31 Jul 2026
Skill level:
  Introductory
Reading time:
  30 min
Last updated:
  31 Jul 2026
Author:Diego Russo, Arm
Arm IP:Neoverse
Tags: Web AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Linux Django Python NGINX PostgreSQL
Author:
  • Diego Russo, Arm
Arm IP:
Neoverse
Tags:
Web AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Linux Django Python NGINX PostgreSQL

Who is this for?

This is an introductory topic for engineers who want to deploy a Django based application on Arm machines.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Create a simple Django application
  • Deploy the Django application using Nginx and PostgreSQL
  • Verify that the Django application is working correctly

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • One of either an Arm based instance from a cloud service provider, an on-premises Arm server, or a Linux virtual machine on your Arm device
  • Sudo access to install dependencies and to modify system configuration files
  • Familiarity with SSH and Linux terminal, and basic system administration tasks
  • Both NGINX and PostgreSQL installed

Summary

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You’ll create a minimal Django project on an Arm-based Linux machine and prepare it for deployment with PostgreSQL and NGINX. You’ll initialize the project, verify the development server, and configure the PostgreSQL backend and matching database user. Then, you’ll connect the application to NGINX. By the end, you’ll have a working Django application backed by PostgreSQL and deployed on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

Frequently asked questions

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Which Linux distribution do the steps assume?
The steps use Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Follow the same instructions whether you connect to a remote Arm server over SSH or use a local Arm VM or machine.
What files should I see after running `django-admin startproject myproject`?
Expect a myproject directory containing manage.py and a myproject package with __init__.py, asgi.py, settings.py, urls.py, and wsgi.py. The structure matches the tree shown in the steps.
Which DATABASES settings do I need to change for PostgreSQL?
Set ENGINE to django.db.backends.postgresql and provide NAME, USER, PASSWORD, HOST, and PORT. Use localhost or your machine’s IP address for HOST and keep PORT as 5432 unless configured otherwise.
How do I create the PostgreSQL database and user to match my Django settings?
Open the PostgreSQL prompt with sudo -u postgres psql, then create the database and user using the same values you set in settings.py. Ensure the user has the required password and access to the specified database.
When should I configure NGINX in this workflow?
Configure NGINX after confirming the Django project runs and the PostgreSQL connection works. Proceed to the deployment steps to integrate NGINX with the application.
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