August 2017
Intermediate to advanced
278 pages
8h 53m
English
Overview
Discover the power of using NGINX with over 70 practical recipes to enhance your web server and proxy deployments. This cookbook covers step-by-step instructions for real-world scenarios, such as setting up SSL, configuring load balancing for web applications, and optimizing performance. Whether you're deploying WordPress or integrating NGINX with Docker, this book has you covered.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up various NGINX configurations for common CMS and frameworks such as WordPress, Joomla, Ruby on Rails, and Django.
- Implement SSL with modern protocols like HTTP/2 to secure web traffic.
- Design efficient load balancing solutions for TCP-based applications and manage bandwidth usage effectively.
- Deploy NGINX within Docker containers and explore versatile options with OpenResty.
- Leverage advanced features of NGINX Plus for optimized deployment and monitoring.
Author(s)
Tim Butler is a seasoned developer with extensive experience in web server technologies. He specializes in NGINX and has worked on numerous projects optimizing its deployment for various applications. His writing focuses on clear, practical guidance, ensuring readers can apply concepts quickly and effectively.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for small to medium developers and system administrators keen to get started with NGINX. Readers who understand basic web server principles and networking will benefit most. If you're looking to deploy real-world NGINX configurations or optimize its usage, this book is tailored for you. Advance from beginner concepts to expert-level configurations.
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