Deploying and Hosting Node.js Apps with PM2 and Nginx
Step-by-Step Deployment Guide for Production-Ready Node.js Applications
Master production Node.js deployment with PM2 process management and Nginx reverse proxy. Complete step-by-step guide covering optimization, security, SSL, monitoring, and scaling.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master production Node.js deployment with PM2 process management and Nginx reverse proxy. Complete step-by-step guide covering optimization, security, SSL, monitoring, and scaling.
Key Topics Covered
- PM2 process management
- Nginx reverse proxy configuration
- Node.js production optimization
- HTTPS and SSL implementation
- Let's Encrypt certificate automation
- Production monitoring and logging
- Database configuration for production
- Static file serving optimization
- Load balancing strategies
- Deployment automation workflows
- Security hardening techniques
- Performance tuning and scaling
Who Should Read This Book
Node.js developers transitioning to production, Full-stack developers managing deployments, DevOps engineers working with Node.js, Startup founders deploying applications, Development teams establishing deployment workflows, System administrators hosting Node.js apps
Prerequisites
Node.js development experience, Basic Linux command line knowledge, Understanding of HTTP protocols, Git version control familiarity, Basic server administration concepts
Table of Contents
About This Publication
**"Deploying and Hosting Node.js Apps with PM2 and Nginx"** is your complete roadmap to mastering Node.js production deployment. This practical guide transforms complex deployment concepts into clear, actionable steps that any Node.js developer can follow. You'll begin by understanding the fundamental principles of production deployment and optimizing Node.js applications for performance. The journey continues with comprehensive PM2 training, where you'll learn to manage Node.js processes like a seasoned DevOps professional. Advanced topics include ecosystem file configuration, automatic startup management, and process clustering for improved performance. The Nginx sections provide complete web server configuration guidance, covering reverse proxy setup, static file optimization, and SSL certificate implementation. You'll implement secure HTTPS connections using Let's Encrypt and learn to handle multiple Node.js applications on a single server. Advanced chapters cover database integration, code deployment strategies, and comprehensive monitoring solutions. The book concludes with a complete deployment example and scaling strategies for growing applications. By completion, you'll possess the knowledge and confidence to deploy robust, secure, and scalable Node.js applications that perform reliably in production environments.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.0 MB
- Chapters
- 14
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 28-36
Special Features
• Step-by-step deployment tutorials with real-world examples • Complete configuration files and templates for immediate use • Comprehensive PM2 command reference and cheat sheet • Production-ready Nginx configuration examples • Troubleshooting guides for common deployment issues • Security best practices for Node.js production environments • Monitoring and logging implementation strategies • Complete Express.js deployment case study • Advanced scaling and load balancing techniques • VPS provider recommendations and setup guides • SSL certificate management and renewal automation • Database integration patterns for production deployments
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