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Serhii Kolodych
Serhii Kolodych

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Nginx Configuration Guide: From Zero to Production Ready πŸš€

Just updated a comprehensive guide on nginx performance optimization and best practices! Here's what you'll learn:

πŸ—‚οΈ Complete Roadmap

Infrastructure (Step 1)

nginx sizing guide: minimum requirements, VPS selection criteria, budget hosting recommendations

Core Setup (Step 2)

nginx installation, nginx.conf optimization (worker_connections, SSL protocols, gzip, logging)

Virtual Hosts (Step 3)

nginx domain configuration: server blocks, SSL/TLS setup, HTTP/2, redirects (www, IPv4/IPv6)

Upload Handling (Step 3*)

client_max_body_size configuration for file uploads

Performance Layer (Step 4)

.htaccess: compression, cache control, security headers, HSTS

SEO Layer (Steps 5-6)

robots.txt and sitemap.xml configuration

πŸ“Š Performance Metrics

  • nginx market share data (18.98%)
  • FAQ section answering common nginx questions
  • nginx best practices for security
  • nginx performance optimization strategies
  • Copy-paste ready configuration files

Read the technical guide β†’

Includes FAQ and real nginx config examples! πŸ’»

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