This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering NGINX, a high-performance HTTP server ideal for handling modern web traffic. Learn how to configure, optimize, and integrate NGINX in various environments, from traditional servers to cloud platforms. The content is designed to help you build scalable and secure web infrastructures with practical, real-world applications.
NGINX HTTP Server
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Install and configure NGINX for basic web serving.
Understand and utilize core and third-party modules.
Integrate NGINX with applications like PHP and Python.
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January 2026
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There are 11 modules in this course
In this section, we explore installing NGINX via package managers or compiling from source, configuring compile-time options, and setting up automatic startup for efficient and secure web server deployment.
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2 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX configuration syntax, basic module directives, and server validation through test pages to build a reliable web server setup.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the NGINX HTTP core module, its directives, HTTP/2 settings, and location block modifiers to configure and optimize website hosting and request handling.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX module configuration, focusing on dynamic content handling, URL rewriting, and access control for efficient web server customization and optimization.
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1 video12 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX integration with PHP-FPM and Python-Django, focusing on FastCGI configurations and performance optimization for dynamic web applications.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX as a reverse proxy, covering proxy mechanisms, module configurations, and microservices optimization for improved web performance and scalability.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover load balancing and thread pools to optimize server performance and traffic handling.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX integration with Docker in cloud infrastructure, focusing on proxy configurations, service orchestration, and scalable deployment practices.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover deploying and auto-updating NGINX with Ansible, focusing on configuration management for scalable infrastructure.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore securing web services with SSL/TLS, configuring NGINX for HTTP/2, and deploying WordPress and Nextcloud for optimized performance and security.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore NGINX troubleshooting techniques, focusing on resolving configuration errors, 403 and 400 HTTP issues, and understanding log analysis for improved system reliability.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
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