Prerequisites:

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

1. A basic understanding of Next.js, Docker, and AWS EC2
2. An AWS account with EC2 instance creation privileges
3. A custom domain registered with Namecheap or any other domain registrar
4. Familiarity with the command line interface (CLI) and basic Linux commands

Key Focus Points:

1. Writing a Basic Next.js Application
2. Creating a Dockerfile for Containerization
3. Setting up an AWS EC2 Instance
4. Pulling the Code and Building the Docker Image
5. Running the Container and Accessing the Application
6. Configuring a Custom Domain
7. Generating an SSL Certificate with Certbot
8. Configuring SSL with Nginx using Docker Compose
9. Conclusion