Nginx HTTP Server - Fourth Edition

Dive into the world of Nginx HTTP Server and discover how it can revolutionize the way you manage high-traffic websites. This comprehensive guide walks you through setting up Nginx for various production scenarios, including serving static content, acting as a reverse proxy, and integrating with applications such as PHP and Python effortlessly.

What this Book will help me do

• Set up and configure Nginx to handle traffic efficiently and securely.
• Gain a deep understanding of Nginx modules and how to extend its functionality.
• Integrate Nginx with other servers and frameworks, such as Apache or PHP and Python applications.
• Optimize your website's performance using Nginx features like caching and load balancing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues to ensure high availability.

Author(s)

None Fjordvald and None Nedelcu are seasoned web server administrators and authors with a deep knowledge of web technologies and architectures. Their approach emphasizes practical, clear instructions to empower administrators and developers.

Who is it for?

If you're a web administrator looking to optimize your server infrastructure or a developer seeking to improve website performance, this book is for you. It assumes some familiarity with web server concepts, but its detailed examples are helpful for those new to Nginx as well. Learn to make Nginx your powerhouse server solution across a variety of use cases.