DevOps

Introduction The ability to display a maintenance page is essential for website administration. Whether you are updating your site, fixing bugs, or making other changes that require your site to be temporarily unavailable, a......

Introduction Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts are essential for web developers who want to generate dynamic content on their websites. CGI scripts can be written in any programming language, such as Perl, Python, or Shell, which......

The Problem When working with PHP applications on an Apache server, occasionally developers face a situation where their PHP code is not executed. Instead, the server sends the PHP code as plain text to the browser. This is not just a......

Overview Character encoding is critical for the correct display and functionality of web content. UTF-8 has become the standard encoding for the web, as it supports all major languages and character sets. In this tutorial, we will......

Introduction The Apache HTTP server is a rugged and powerful server that powers a significant portion of the internet. One of its many versatile features is the mod_autoindex module, which automatically generates directory listings,......

Introduction Apache’s mod_security module is a powerful tool for enhancing web application security. It works as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) that can block malicious requests before they reach your application. In this......

Introduction As a developer or a system administrator, you may need to handle high traffic on your web server. Whether it’s a large e-commerce site or a popular web application, a single server might not handle the load......

Overview Understanding Apache Virtual Hosts is crucial for anyone managing a web server. Virtual Hosts allow you to run multiple websites on a single server. Whether you are setting up a local testing server or managing a production......

Introduction When first delving into the world of web server configuration, the .htaccess file can seem like a significant obstacle. However, this powerful Apache file enables server configuration at the directory level, providing......

Introduction NGINX is a powerful web server software that is widely used for its performance, reliability, and flexibility. One of NGINX’s standout features is the way it handles request URIs through location blocks. Location......

Introduction NGINX is an open-source web server that is known for its high performance and stability. One of the less discussed but important features of NGINX is its ability to handle file encoding. In this comprehensive guide, we......

Introduction The performance and reliability of a web server can hinge on many configuration settings. When it comes to NGINX, understanding the role and proper setting of server_names_hash_max_size and server_names_hash_bucket_size is......