Nginx (pronounced “Engine X”) is a reverse proxy application. A standard proxy server works on behalf of clients, often by providing privacy or filtering content. A reverse proxy works on behalf of a server, intercepting traffic and routing it to a separate server.
The hosts file in Windows, Mac, or Linux maps hostnames to IP addresses. This could be in an intranet, like a corporate office that has servers for users to access, or it could be domain names for servers on the internet.
This technical guide is for users who already have a server running the CentOS 7 operating system on a network.
AWS Direct Connect establishes a direct private connection from your equipment to AWS. Use AWS Direct Connect to form a dedicated network between your physical hardware (e.g., colocation environment, office, etc.) and AWS resources.