Setting Up NGINX on Ubuntu for DevOps Stage 0

I'm glad to be part of the HNG DevOps Internship again this year, I was tasked with setting up and configuring NGINX on a fresh Ubuntu server. This task aimed to demonstrate my ability to work with web server configurations and deliver a functional web server.

Approach to Completing the Task

I began by creating a new Ubuntu server. After successfully logging in via SSH, I updated the package list and installed NGINX with the following commands:

sudo apt update sudo apt install nginx -y

after the installation, I started the NGINX service and enabled it to run on boot.

sudo systemctl start nginx sudo systemctl enable nginx

I then created a custom HTML page at /var/www/html/index.html with the message: Welcome to DevOps Stage 0 !

To enhance the page, I added CSS to center the text and set a light blue background color.

Challenges Faced

While trying to setup, I encountered a couple of challenges. Initially, I couldn't access the server in my browser due to firewall settings blocking HTTP traffic. I resolved this by allowing NGINX through the firewall:

sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'

Additionally, I faced a permissions issue when editing the HTML file, which I overcame by using sudo to gain the necessary access.

Learning and Professional Goals

This task has help in refreshing my understanding of web server management and configuration. It jumpstarts my skills in using Linux commands and working with NGINX, which are essential for a career in DevOps. This experience aligns with my goal of becoming a proficient DevOps engineer, as it provided hands-on practice with critical tools in the field.

References

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