Mastering NGINX

1.Introduction to NGINX
1.1.Understanding Web Servers and NGINX's Role
1.2.Evolution and Background of NGINX
1.3.Significance of NGINX in Modern Web Development
1.4.Overview of NGINX Architecture and Components
2.Installing and Setting Up NGINX
2.1.Prerequisites for Installing NGINX
2.2.Installation Process on Different Operating Systems
2.3.Customizing the Installation
2.4.Initial Configuration and Server Setup
3.NGINX Configuration Files
3.1.Exploring the NGINX Configuration Structure
3.2.Main Configuration File (nginx.conf) Explained
3.3.Server Blocks (Virtual Hosts) and Configuration Directives
3.4.Advanced Configuration Options and Overrides
4.Server Blocks and Virtual Hosting
4.1.Creating Server Blocks for Multiple Websites
4.2.Name-based and IP-based Virtual Hosting
4.3.Configuring Server Name Aliases and Wildcard Domains
4.4.SSL/TLS Configuration for Secure Server Blocks
5.URL Rewriting and Redirection
5.1.URL Rewriting in NGINX
5.2.Using the rewrite Module for URL Manipulation
5.3.Creating Redirects and Rewriting Rules
5.4.Utilizing Regular Expressions for Advanced Rewriting
6.Load Balancing and Reverse Proxy
6.1.Load Balancing Strategies with NGINX
6.2.Reverse Proxy Configuration
6.3.Configuring Proxy Pass and Load Balancer Modules
6.4.Session Persistence and Health Checks
7.Caching and Content Delivery
7.1.Caching Techniques with NGINX
7.2.Configuring FastCGI Cache and Proxy Cache
7.3.Content Compression and Gzip Configuration
7.4.CDN Integration for Optimized Content Delivery
8.Security and Access Control
8.1.Implementing Security Measures in NGINX
8.2.Setting Up Access Control with Allow/Deny Directives
8.3.Protecting Sensitive Information with HTTP Headers
8.4.Blocking Malicious Requests and Preventing DDoS Attacks
9.SSL/TLS and HTTPS Configuration
9.1.SSL/TLS Essentials
9.2.Generating and Installing SSL Certificates
9.3.Perfect Forward Secrecy and Security Enhancements
9.4.Best Practices for HTTPS Deployment
10.Performance Optimization
10.1.Analyzing and Enhancing NGINX Performance
10.2.Leveraging Browser Caching and Cache Control
10.3.TCP and Connection Optimization
10.4.Tuning NGINX for High Traffic Environments
11.Logging and Monitoring
11.1.NGINX Logging Overview
11.2.Configuring Access and Error Logs
11.3.Log Analysis and Interpretation
11.4.Monitoring NGINX Performance with Third-party Tools
12.High Availability and Scalability
12.1.Strategies for High Availability with NGINX
12.2.Setting Up Load Balancers for High Availability
12.3.Handling Failures and Scaling Out
12.4.Implementing Distributed Architectures
13.Securing NGINX and Web Applications
13.1.Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with NGINX
13.2.Security Headers and Best Practices
13.3.Protecting Against Common Web Application Vulnerabilities
13.4.SSL/TLS Hardening and Security Considerations
14.NGINX and Microservices
14.1.Microservices Architecture Overview
14.2.Proxying and Routing Requests for Microservices
14.3.Service Discovery and Load Balancing in Microservices
14.4.Handling Microservices Traffic with NGINX
15.NGINX in Containers (Docker)
15.1.Running NGINX in Docker Containers
15.2.Docker Compose for Multi-Container Setups
15.3.Managing NGINX Configuration within Containers
15.4.Orchestrating NGINX Containers with Kubernetes
16.NGINX in Cloud Environments
16.1.Deploying NGINX on Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
16.2.Load Balancing and Auto Scaling in the Cloud
16.3.Serverless Integration and Benefits
17.Advanced NGINX Configuration
17.1.Advanced Load Balancing Techniques
17.2.Extending NGINX Functionality with Lua
17.3.Customizing NGINX Behavior with OpenResty
17.4.Developing and Integrating Custom Modules
18.Future Trends in Web Hosting and NGINX
18.1.HTTP/3 and the Evolution of Web Protocols
18.2.NGINX's Role in Emerging Web Technologies
18.3.Adapting to Edge Computing and Serverless Trends
19.Appendix
19.1.Comprehensive Explanation of Configuration Directives
19.2.Configuration File Structure and Syntax
19.3.Key Concepts and Definitions Explained
19.4.Recommended Books, Websites, and Online Communities
19.5.About the author