The latest articles on DEV Community by David Meyer (@dameyerdave). https://dev.to/dameyerdave https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1872327%2Fca883aad-f916-4ee4-b6d6-96943b4cec75.jpeg https://dev.to/dameyerdave en David Meyer Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:48:44 +0000 https://dev.to/dameyerdave/annoyed-by-retyping-nginx-configurations-over-and-over-again-5b2g https://dev.to/dameyerdave/annoyed-by-retyping-nginx-configurations-over-and-over-again-5b2g <p>Introducing the Secure Multifunctional Nginx Reverse Proxy - SMNRP Docker image, the premier solution for integrating a reverse proxy into your Dockerized applications. This tool is designed to provide seamless and robust reverse proxy capabilities, enhancing security, efficiency, and scalability.</p> <p>With SMNRP, you can effortlessly configure a reverse proxy, streamlining what is often a complex process. This Docker image ensures optimal load balancing, secure traffic management, and simplified configurations, allowing you to focus on developing and deploying your applications.</p> <p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p> <ol> <li> <strong>Effortless Configuration:</strong> Simplify your reverse proxy setup with straightforward instructions and minimal configuration: Everything configurable using only environment variables.</li> <li> <strong>Enhanced Security:</strong> Protect your applications with advanced security features, ensuring safe and reliable traffic management: By default strong web security enabled.</li> <li> <strong>Automatic Certificate Handling:</strong> Request and renew certificates from Let's Encrypt automatically.</li> <li> <strong>Integrated Access Statistics:</strong> Access statistics is automatically generated and accessible on a dashboard using goaccess to analize the access log.</li> </ol> <p>Whether you’re developing a new application or enhancing an existing one, SMNRP is the ultimate reverse proxy solution for your Docker environment. Experience unparalleled ease of use, top-notch security, and outstanding performance with the SMNRP Docker image.</p> <p>Elevate your Docker applications today with SMNRP! <a href="https://hub.docker.com/r/ethnexus/smnrp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a>.</p> docker nginx smnrp webdev David Meyer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:41:32 +0000 https://dev.to/dameyerdave/secure-multifunctional-nginx-reverse-proxy-2l97 https://dev.to/dameyerdave/secure-multifunctional-nginx-reverse-proxy-2l97 <p>The Secure Multifuctional Nginx Reverse Proxy (SMNRP) is a reverse proxy based on nginx.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <h3> HTTPS Certificates </h3> <ul> <li>Automatic generation and renewal of https certificates (using Let's Encrypt⁠ or Buypass⁠)</li> <li>Automatic generation of a self signed certificate</li> <li>Usage of custom certificates</li> </ul> <h3> Usage options </h3> <ul> <li>Load balancer to different locations</li> <li>Reverse proxy to a web application</li> <li>Virtual host support</li> </ul> <h3> Security features </h3> <ul> <li>High baseline security</li> <li>Customized Content-Security-Policy</li> <li>OCSP stapling</li> <li>Basic authentication to specific locations</li> </ul> <h3> Additional features </h3> <ul> <li>Analytics website with traffic analytics</li> <li>Maintenance mode</li> </ul> <p>Read more on <a href="https://smnrp.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">smnrp.net</a></p> reverseproxy docker nginx security