Hallo Nginx: Deploying and Optimizing Modern Web Applications
Hallo Nginx: Deploying and Optimizing Modern Web Applications
About the Book
Hallo Nginx: Deploying and Optimizing Modern Web Applications is an essential guidebook for web developers, system administrators, and IT professionals looking to master NGINX, the heart of modern web architectures. This comprehensive resource covers everything from basic configurations to advanced features, making it an invaluable asset for anyone aiming to deploy, secure, and optimize web applications efficiently. With its clear structure, starting from the introduction to NGINX's core concepts and progressing through to complex configurations and performance tuning, the book promises to elevate your skills and understanding of web server management to new heights.
Dive deep into the world of NGINX with detailed chapters on domain mastery, security, advanced protocols, and more. Whether you're serving dynamic web applications, implementing robust security measures, or scaling services through load balancing and redirection, Hallo Nginx offers practical insights and strategies for overcoming common challenges. The book's unique approach combines theoretical knowledge with 46 hands-on lab exercises, enabling readers to apply what they've learned in real-world scenarios. These exercises are designed to reinforce concepts and provide practical experience, making the learning process both effective and engaging.
Beyond the basics, Hallo Nginx explores the extended capabilities of NGINX, including its commercial offering, NGINX Plus, and how to leverage its advanced features for enterprise environments. The chapters on API gateway essentials, advanced caching, and performance tuning are particularly relevant for professionals working with high-traffic sites. Additionally, the book offers troubleshooting tips and best practices to keep your web applications running smoothly. Whether you're new to NGINX or looking to expand your expertise, Hallo Nginx: Deploying and Optimizing Modern Web Applications is your go-to resource for mastering one of the most powerful and versatile web servers available today.
Hands-on Lab Exercises
This is a list of the exercises in the book. Each exercise is designed to help you learn the concepts and techniques discussed in the book.
Exercise 1: Installing and Running NGINX on VMs and Docker
Exercise 2: Configuring NGINX: Directives and Contexts Explained
Exercise 3: Essential NGINX Commands and Controls
Exercise 4: Understanding the Basic NGINX Server Block
Exercise 5: Deploying Multiple Web Applications on Different Ports
Exercise 6: Configuring Domains and Subdomains
Exercise 7: Deploying a Static Web App for Domain Testing
Exercise 8: Domain Redirects and Wildcard Configurations
Exercise 9: Implementing SSL/TLS for Domains and Subdomains using Let’s Encrypt
Exercise 10: Powering a Node.js App with NGINX
Exercise 11: Integrating a Spring Boot Application
Exercise 12: Serving an ASP.NET Core Application with NGINX
Exercise 13: Amplifying PHP Apps with NGINX and PHP-FPM
Exercise 14: Deploying Angular Web Apps with NGINX
Exercise 15: Deploying React JS Web Apps with NGINX
Exercise 16: Streamlining FastAPI Python Apps with NGINX
Exercise 17: Setting up WebSockets for Real-Time Communication
Exercise 18: Leveraging HTTP/for Enhanced Performance with Static Web Apps
Exercise 19: Serving gRPC Services with NGINX
Exercise 20: Setting Up SSL/TLS for Encrypted Connections
Exercise 21: Hardening NGINX with Security Headers
Exercise 22: Guarding Against Web Vulnerabilities
Exercise 23: Crafting Efficient Reverse Proxy Setups
Exercise 24: Implementing Load Balancing Strategies
Exercise 25: Mastering URL Redirection and Rewrites
Exercise 26: Implementing API Rate Limiting with NGINX Open Source
Exercise 27: Transforming and Routing API Traffic
Exercise 28: API Security and JWT Authentication with Open-Source NGINX
Exercise 29: Setting Up and Configuring NGINX Proxy Cache
Exercise 30: Cache Strategies for Dynamic Web Content
Exercise 31: Optimizing Connection and Buffer Settings
Exercise 32: Employing Compression for Faster Web Delivery
Exercise 33: Fine-Tuning Static and Media File Delivery
Exercise 34: Standard and Third-Party Module Integration
Exercise 35: Extending NGINX with Lua Scripting
Exercise 36: Removing NGINX Server Header for Less Information Leakage
Exercise 37: Advanced Logging with Custom Formats
Exercise 38: Real-time Monitoring and Traffic Analysis
Exercise 39: Deploying NGINX Plus on an VM
Exercise 40: Leveraging Exclusive NGINX Plus Features
Exercise 41: API Security and JWT Authentication with NGINX Plus
Exercise 42: Performance and Monitoring with NGINX Plus
Exercise 43: Advanced Load Balancing and Clustering in NGINX Plus
Exercise 44: Diagnosing Common NGINX Issues
Exercise 45: Performance Diagnosis and Remediation
Exercise 46: Best Practices for Scalable NGINX Deployments
About the Author
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
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1 Introduction
- 1.1 The Versatility of NGINX: Bridging Developers, IT Infra, and DevOps
- 1.2 NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus
- 1.2.1 NGINX (Open Source)
- 1.2.2 NGINX Plus
- 1.3 Setting Up Your NGINX Lab: VM, Docker, and Cloud Basics
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2 How to Use This Book
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Source Code
- 2.3 Feedback
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3 NGINX Foundations
- 3.1 Objectives
- 3.2 Exercise 1: Installing and Running NGINX on VMs and Docker
- 3.3 Exercise 2: Configuring NGINX: Directives and Contexts Explained
- 3.4 Exercise 3: Essential NGINX Commands and Controls
- 3.5 Troubleshooting: Handling Firewall Issues
- 3.6 Cloud VM-Specific Firewall Considerations
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4 Domain Mastery with NGINX
- 4.1 Objectives
- 4.2 Exercise 4: Understanding the Basic NGINX Server Block
- 4.3 Exercise 5: Deploying Multiple Web Applications on Different Ports
- 4.4 Exercise 6: Configuring Domains and Subdomains
- 4.5 Exercise 7: Deploying a Static Web App for Domain Testing
- 4.6 Exercise 8: Domain Redirects and Wildcard Configurations
- 4.7 Exercise 9: Implementing SSL/TLS for Domains and Subdomains using Let’s Encrypt
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5 Serving Modern Web Applications
- 5.1 Goals
- 5.2 Introduction to NGINX as a Reverse Proxy
- 5.3 Exercise 10: Powering a Node.js App with NGINX
- 5.4 Exercise 11: Integrating a Spring Boot Application
- 5.5 Exercise 12: Serving an ASP.NET Core Application with NGINX
- 5.6 Exercise 13: Amplifying PHP 8 Apps with NGINX and PHP-FPM
- 5.7 Exercise 14: Deploying Angular Web Apps with NGINX
- 5.8 Exercise 15: Deploying ReactJS Web Apps with NGINX
- 5.9 Exercise 16: Streamlining FastAPI Python Apps with NGINX
-
6 Advanced Protocols with NGINX
- 6.1 Goals
- 6.2 Expected Output
- 6.3 Exercise 17: Setting up WebSockets for Real-Time Communication
- 6.4 Exercise 18: Leveraging HTTP/2 for Enhanced Performance with Static Web Apps
- 6.5 Exercise 19: Serving gRPC Services with NGINX
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7 NGINX Security
- 7.1 Goals
- 7.2 Expected Output
- 7.3 Exercise 20: Setting Up SSL/TLS for Encrypted Connections
- 7.4 Exercise 21: Hardening NGINX with Security Headers
- 7.5 Exercise 22: Guarding Against Web Vulnerabilities
-
8 Proxying, Load Balancing, and Redirection
- 8.1 Goals
- 8.2 Expected Output
- 8.3 Exercise 23: Crafting Efficient Reverse Proxy Setups
- 8.4 Exercise 24: Implementing Load Balancing Strategies
- 8.5 Advanced Load Balancing Techniques
- 8.6 Exercise 25: Mastering URL Redirection and Rewrites
-
9 API Gateway Essentials with NGINX
- 9.1 Goals
- 9.2 Expected Output
- 9.3 Exercise 26: Implementing API Rate Limiting with NGINX Open Source
- 9.4 Exercise 27: Transforming and Routing API Traffic
- 9.5 Exercise 28: API Security and JWT Authentication with Open-Source NGINX
-
10 Advanced Caching Workshops
- 10.1 Goals
- 10.2 Expected Output
- 10.3 Exercise 29: Setting Up and Configuring NGINX Proxy Cache
- 10.4 Exercise 30: Cache Strategies for Dynamic Web Content
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11 NGINX Performance Tuning
- 11.1 Goals
- 11.2 Expected Output
- 11.3 Exercise 31: Optimizing Connection and Buffer Settings
- 11.4 Exercise 32: Employing Compression for Faster Web Delivery
- 11.5 Exercise 33: Fine-Tuning Static and Media File Delivery
-
12 Extending NGINX Capabilities
- 12.1 Goals
- 12.2 Expected Output
- 12.3 Exercise 34: Standard and Third-Party Module Integration
- 12.4 Exercise 35: Extending NGINX with Lua Scripting
- 12.5 Exercise 36: Removing NGINX Server Header for Less Information Leakage
-
13 Insights: Monitoring and Logging
- 13.1 Goals
- 13.2 Expected Output
- 13.3 Exercise 37: Advanced Logging with Custom Formats
- 13.4 Exercise 38: Real-time Monitoring and Traffic Analysis
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14 NGINX Plus
- 14.1 Goals
- 14.2 Exercise 39: Deploying NGINX Plus on a VM
- 14.3 Exercise 40: Leveraging Exclusive NGINX Plus Features
- 14.4 Exercise 41: API Security and JWT Authentication with NGINX Plus
- 14.5 Exercise 42: Performance and Monitoring with NGINX Plus
- 14.6 Exercise 43: Advanced Load Balancing and Clustering in NGINX Plus
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15 Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- 15.1 Goals
- 15.2 Expected Output
- 15.3 Exercise 44: Diagnosing Common NGINX Issues
- 15.4 Exercise 45: Performance Diagnosis and Remediation
- 15.5 Exercise 46: Best Practices for Scalable NGINX Deployments
- Appendix A: NGINX Command Cheat Sheet
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