Mastering Nginx: Web Server, Reverse Proxy, Load Balancer & More
Nginx is a web server & reverse proxy that can also load balance, act as mail proxy & HTTP cache. It hides server/client info, manages traffic & balances load, ensuring faster delivery of content.
Nginx is a web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy and HTTP cache. Oops, it is a lot of information. Don't worry we will check one by one in the below section. Reverse Proxy Forward Proxy - A forward proxy server acts as an intermediary between a client and the internet. It sends requests on behalf of the client, hiding the client’s identity and sometimes controlling access to certain websites. Imagine you want to buy a book without revealing your identity. You ask a friend to buy it for you. Your friend goes to the bookstore, buys the book, and bring...