About This Book
# Nginx Web Servers on Linux: Deploy, Configure, and Optimize Nginx for High-Performance Web Hosting
Transform your web hosting capabilities with this comprehensive guide to Nginx on Linux systems. Whether you're managing a single website or architecting enterprise-scale web infrastructure, this book provides the expertise needed to harness Nginx's full potential.
**Why Choose This Book?**
Nginx powers over 400 million websites worldwide, from small businesses to tech giants like Netflix and Airbnb. Its event-driven architecture and lightweight footprint make it the preferred choice for high-performance web hosting. This book bridges the gap between basic tutorials and production-ready implementations, offering practical knowledge gained from real-world deployments.
**What You'll Master**
Starting with foundational concepts, you'll learn Nginx's core architecture and installation procedures across major Linux distributions. The book progresses through essential configuration techniques, static website hosting, and advanced features like reverse proxy implementation and load balancing.
Security takes center stage with comprehensive HTTPS configuration, SSL certificate management, and server hardening techniques. Performance optimization chapters cover caching strategies, HTTP/2 implementation, and fine-tuning for maximum throughput under high load conditions.
Advanced topics include PHP application hosting, sophisticated URL rewriting, comprehensive logging and monitoring setups, and automation using Ansible and shell scripts. Each chapter includes production-tested examples and troubleshooting scenarios based on common deployment challenges.
**Production-Ready Knowledge**
This isn't just theory – every configuration example and optimization technique has been tested in production environments. You'll learn industry best practices for security hardening, performance monitoring, and scaling Nginx to handle millions of requests per day.
The book includes extensive appendices with CLI references, configuration templates, security headers, and benchmarking tools, ensuring it remains valuable as an ongoing reference throughout your career.
**Your Path to Nginx Mastery**
Whether you're transitioning from Apache, implementing microservices architecture, or scaling existing infrastructure, this book provides the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Each chapter builds systematically, with hands-on examples that reinforce learning through practical application.
**Who Benefits Most**
System administrators seeking to optimize web infrastructure, DevOps engineers implementing scalable hosting solutions, and developers requiring deep understanding of modern web server architecture will find this book indispensable.
**Future-Proof Your Skills**
As web technologies evolve, Nginx remains at the forefront of performance and reliability. Master these fundamental concepts and advanced techniques to ensure your skills remain relevant in an ever-changing technology landscape.
Quick Overview
Master Nginx web server deployment, configuration, and optimization on Linux. From basic setup to advanced features like reverse proxy, HTTPS, performance tuning, and automation.
Key Topics Covered
- Nginx installation and configuration
- Static website hosting
- Reverse proxy implementation
- HTTPS and SSL configuration
- Performance optimization
- URL rewriting and redirects
- Logging and monitoring
- Security hardening
- PHP application hosting
- HTTP/2 and caching
- Automation with Ansible
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Load balancing
- Microservices architecture
Who Should Read This Book
System administrators, DevOps engineers, Web developers, Network administrators, Site reliability engineers, Cloud infrastructure specialists, Linux server administrators, Performance optimization specialists
Prerequisites
Basic Linux command line knowledge, Understanding of networking concepts, Familiarity with text editors, Basic web server concepts, Command line package management experience
Table of Contents
| Chapter | Title | Page |
| ------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---- |
| Intro | Introduction | 7 |
| 1 | Introduction to Nginx | 20 |
| 2 | Installing Nginx on Linux | 36 |
| 3 | Understanding Nginx Configuration | 54 |
| 4 | Hosting Static Websites | 71 |
| 5 | Nginx as a Reverse Proxy | 88 |
| 6 | Securing Nginx with HTTPS | 105 |
| 7 | Performance Tuning Nginx | 120 |
| 8 | URL Rewriting and Redirects | 135 |
| 9 | Logging and Monitoring | 152 |
| 10 | Securing Your Nginx Server | 170 |
| 11 | Hosting PHP Applications with Nginx | 189 |
| 12 | Advanced Nginx Features | 206 |
| 13 | Automating with Ansible or Shell Scripts | 227 |
| 14 | Troubleshooting Nginx | 252 |
| App | Nginx CLI and systemd cheat sheet | 268 |
| App | Sample configuration templates | 283 |
| App | Security headers quick reference | 304 |
| App | Recommended resources and documentation | 318 |
| App | Benchmarking tools (ab, wrk, siege) | 334 |
About This Publication
This comprehensive guide takes you from Nginx novice to expert administrator through systematic, hands-on learning. You'll begin with core concepts and architecture understanding, then progress through practical implementation scenarios that mirror real-world deployments.
The book emphasizes production-ready configurations and industry best practices. Each chapter includes working examples, configuration snippets, and troubleshooting guidance drawn from actual enterprise deployments. You'll learn not just how to configure Nginx, but why specific approaches work best for different scenarios.
Advanced chapters cover cutting-edge features like HTTP/2, sophisticated caching strategies, and automation techniques that streamline deployment processes. The extensive appendices provide ongoing reference materials, making this book valuable long after your initial reading.
By completion, you'll possess the knowledge to design, implement, and maintain high-performance Nginx deployments that scale from small websites to enterprise-level infrastructure serving millions of users.
Book Details
- Format
- PDF
- File Size
- 1.6 MB
- Chapters
- 14
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 18-20
Special Features
• Production-tested configuration examples and templates
• Step-by-step installation guides for major Linux distributions
• Real-world troubleshooting scenarios and solutions
• Comprehensive CLI reference and systemd integration
• Security hardening checklists and best practices
• Performance optimization techniques for high-traffic sites
• Automation scripts and Ansible playbooks
• Extensive appendices with quick-reference materials
• Benchmarking tools comparison and usage guides
• Industry best practices from enterprise deployments
• Future-proof techniques for evolving web technologies