NGINX Web Server from Scratch

Master NGINX quickly and easily! This practical course will guide you through the essentials of using NGINX, the leading web server powering over 40% of the world's busiest websites. Learn to build secure, high-performance web servers with a focus on real-world application.

This course takes a hands-on approach, skipping unnecessary theory to get you coding and deploying fast. You'll gain the skills to create robust and scalable web solutions.

Here's what you'll learn:

• NGINX Installation: Learn how to install Nginx on Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution.
• Website Hosting: Set up a basic website with Nginx and start serving content.
• Multi-Site Configuration: Discover how to host multiple sites on a single Nginx server.
• Load Balancing: Configure Nginx as a load balancer to distribute traffic and improve performance.
• PHP Integration: Configure Nginx to work with PHP for dynamic web applications.
• Bandwidth Management: Limit HTTP bandwidth to prevent abuse and ensure fair resource allocation.
• Database Setup: Create a database in MySQL for your web applications.
• WordPress Deployment: Install and manage WordPress using WP-CLI, streamlining your WordPress workflow.
• HTTPS & SSL: Configure HTTPS with an SSL certificate to secure your website and encrypt data.
• Directory Protection: Learn how to password protect a directory for enhanced security.
• Ngrok for Local Development: Expose your local web server to the internet using Ngrok for testing and development.
• Custom Error Handling: Set up custom error pages and log formats for better debugging and user experience.
• Performance Testing: Use ApacheBench for server performance testing to identify bottlenecks and optimize your Nginx configuration.
• Security Hardening: Protect against brute force logins with Fail2Ban to safeguard your server from malicious attacks.
• Live Server Migration: Move a WordPress localhost site to a live server with minimal downtime.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently implement common NGINX use cases in a secure and scalable manner. Become proficient in managing a powerful and efficient web server!