DevOps

Introduction Understanding the server_name directive in NGINX and its utilization of wildcards is pivotal for managing server blocks effectively. In this in-depth tutorial, we’ll explore various ways to leverage wildcards in the......

Introduction NGINX is a powerful, high-performance web server and reverse proxy that is popularly used to deploy and manage web applications. Though renowned for its efficiency and speed, navigating its commands can sometimes be......

Introduction NGINX is a powerful web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy, and HTTP cache. In some cases, there may be a need to block traffic from specific countries for security, compliance, or......

Introduction NGINX is a powerful open-source web server that can be used for a variety of tasks, including web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, media streaming, and more. In this tutorial, we will focus on how to......

Introduction Welcome to this practical guide on how to correctly use and manipulate the Host header in NGINX when configuring proxy server settings. The Host header is critical to virtual host routing and security. This tutorial covers......

Introduction With the evolution of web servers and their configurations, administrators often find themselves tweaking and tuning settings for optimal performance. One common question regarding NGINX, a popular high-performance web......

Introduction NGINX is a powerful, high-performance web server and reverse proxy server. One of its most vital features is its robust logging, which provides insight into its functioning and helps diagnose issues. Locating log files is......

Introduction In the world of server management, NGINX is known for its high performance and ability to handle a large number of connections simultaneously. However, there might be scenarios where you only want to allow traffic from a......

Introduction As a website administrator or developer, safeguarding your server from unauthorized access is a critical task. One effective measure is to control the traffic to your server, which may involve blocking certain IP addresses......

Introduction Consistency in how URLs are accessed is key for branding and SEO purposes. NGINX, a high-performance web server, makes URL redirection from non-www to www domains (or vice versa) straightforward. This tutorial will guide......

Overview NGINX is a powerful open-source web server that is used to host some of the largest and most visited sites on the internet. It is well known for its high performance, stability, rich feature set, and simple configuration. One......

Introduction NGINX is a popular web server that’s renowned for its performance and flexibility. However, there may come a time where you no longer require its services or need to replace it with a different solution. In this......