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Nginx Troubleshooting

by Alexey Kapranov

April 2016

Intermediate to advanced

172 pages

4h 17m

English

Packt Publishing

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What this book covers

Downloading the example codeDownloading the color images of this bookErrataPiracyQuestions
Introducing basic configuration syntax, directives, and testingSimple directivesMultiline directivesInclude directive
The default configuration directory layoutA quick example of modifying the MIME types registryDefault nginx.confThe http directive
Semicolons and newlinesFile permissionsVariablesRegular expressions
Configuring Nginx loggingLogging POST requestsConditional loggingLogging big request bodies
Configuring log rotationWorking with a lot of log dataReading logsError log record
Processing a complainRolling backKeeping Nginx configuration under source controlKeeping a case journalPerforming the simplest testPerforming the Internet connection testTesting the general HTTP response trafficDetecting a lying applicationWorking around an integration failureThe try_files directiveSetting up automatic removal from upstreamConfiguring the good old SSIPlanning for more complete monitoringProcessing a situation of no trafficRestarting Nginx properlyInvestigating lower than usual traffic
Why Nginx is so fast?
Optimizing static filesOptimizing PHP backendsJava backendsOptimizing Python and Ruby backendsOptimizing Perl backends
Emitting caching headersCaching in Nginx upstream modulesCaching static files
Security warningsDomain name mismatchExpired certificatesInsecure warnings for valid certificatesThe mixed – content warningBuilding a secure proxy for the external content
Using ngxtop
nginx-module-vtsLuameternginx-lua-statsThe upsteam_check module in tengineThe requests/sec patch by CatapThe Ustats module
System administrationLinux/Unix operating system as a wholeModern Internet protocolsSpecific backend software used in your companyModern cloud platformsAutomation

Overview

"Nginx Troubleshooting" is your essential guide to maintaining and optimizing Nginx-powered websites effectively. This book helps you understand the core principles of Nginx, troubleshoot configuration issues, improve performance, and implement robust monitoring solutions to prevent problems.

What this Book will help me do

Identify and address server performance issues with confidence.
Understand and utilize Nginx logging and error messages.
Craft professional Nginx configuration files tailored to your needs.
Gain detailed insights into the Nginx architecture for better problem-solving.
Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to maintain server health.

Author(s)

Alexey Kapranov is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience in web server management and Nginx. He combines deep technical knowledge with a clear, approachable writing style to effectively guide readers in troubleshooting Nginx servers. Alexey has a passion for teaching and sharing practical skills.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for system administrators and web developers interested in improving their Nginx skills. Readers should have a basic understanding of web servers and be motivated to enhance their troubleshooting and performance optimization abilities. Whether you're an Nginx beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, this book is tailored to elevate your capabilities.