Tag: NGINX

How to Deploy NGINX Reverse Proxy on Docker

January 6, 2021

The easiest way to set up a reverse proxy is using Docker and Nginx. Learn how to set up reverse proxy for web servers by running each service in a Docker container.

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Apache vs Nginx - Detailed Comparison


According to all relevant research, Apache and Nginx are two top web server choices in the world today. This article analyses how Apache, a process-based/threaded HTTP server, compares with event-based Nginx.

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How to Install and Configure Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04

October 1, 2020

Nginx is an open-source application used for managing web servers, load balancing, and security. This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide for installing and configuring Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04.

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How to Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy for Kibana

September 17, 2020

This tutorial shows you how to configure Nginx reverse proxy for Kibana. It shows you the simplest way to secure your Kibana through configuring Nginx. Set up your Kibana to allow access only to authorized password-protected users.

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How to Secure Nginx with Let's Encrypt On Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04

July 9, 2020

This guide shows you how to secure your Nginx with Let’s Encrypt that generates SSL/TLS certificates for your domain. In addition, you will learn how to enabled Certbot to renew certificates automatically.

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How to Start, Stop, and Restart Nginx (systemctl & Nginx Commands)

May 20, 2020

Knowing how to start, stop and restart Nginx is essential for managing an Nginx web server. For example. whenever making any configuration changes to Nginx you need to restart or reload the Nginx service. This tutorial outlines efficient methods for starting, stopping and restarting Nginx.

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How to Install SSL Certificate on NGINX

March 25, 2020

Install an SSL Certificate on NGINX to ensure a safe connection between your web server and browser. Encrypt transmitted data over the internet so that it is only visible to the intended recipient.

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How to Install and Configure Nginx on CentOS 8

January 31, 2020

Nginx, a popular, open-source HTTP web server, is used for hosting many high-traffic websites. It is part of the LEMP stack, an alternative to the popular LAMP stack. It is faster and lighter than the traditional Apache web server. It is also a reverse proxy, mail proxy, HTTP cache, and a load balancer.

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How to Redirect HTTP to HTTPS in Nginx

October 15, 2019

Nginx (pronounced “Engine-X”) is a Linux-based web server and proxy application. Because it specializes in redirecting web traffic, it can be configured to redirect unencrypted HTTP web traffic to an encrypted HTTPS server. This guide will show you how to redirect HTTP to HTTPS using Nginx.

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How To Set Up Nginx Virtual Host (Server Blocks) on CentOS 7

September 19, 2019

Server Blocks are a feature of the Nginx web server that allows you to host multiple websites on one server. As opposed to setting up and configuring a server for each domain, hosting a number of websites on a single machine saves both time and money. Learn how to set up Nginx server blocks and configure a local host file on CentOS 7.

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