Tag: Web Servers
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How to Setup 301 Redirect in Nginx?
301 redirect is very easy to setup if we are using Apache webserver, usually we do it via editing the .htaccess file, however if we switched to Nginx webserver then we will find that the old .htaccess 301 trick doesn’t work here. So, here is how to apply a 301 redirect in Nginx? It is almost as easy […]
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413 request entity too large
The error “413 Request Entity Too Large” is a very common error that occurs with Apache or Nginx web servers. It appears when someone requests more information than is limited by Apache or Nginx and by PHP configurations. It can be found on standalone Apache/Nginx web server or while proxy-based solutions when NGINX acts as […]
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How to Hide Nginx Version?
Sometimes due to lack of time it is difficult to update the software and you end up with running old vulnerable version. In this cases, it comes to handy to know how to hide nginx version or turn off server signature in nginx from all the public. Hiding nginx version is too easy which can be done […]
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Apache vs. Nginx: Selection of a Perfect Web Server
About Apache and Nginx Both Apache and Nginx is web-server software, that enables us to host website on a public internet. Introduction of Apache Apache is said to be the leading HTTP server software available on the web. It was initially developed and released as an open-source of installation and configuration patches for the NCSA […]
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Nginx performance tuning
In this tutorial, we’ll see Nginx Performance Tuning tips for all major Linux distributions like Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu, and many more. Nginx is the best alternative to overbearing Apache in terms of serving more numbers of requests while consuming low hardware resources. To read more on Nginx vs Apache click here. However, Nginx is just […]
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What is Nginx? How Does it Work? Explained
NGINX (Pronounced as Engine-X) is an open source, lightweight, high-performance web server, and proxy server. Nginx used as a reverse proxy server for HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP, POP3 protocols, on the other hand, it is also used for servers load balancing and HTTP Cache. Nginx accelerates content and application delivery, improves security, facilitates availability and scalability for […]
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Web hosting explained – Shared, Virtual Private, and Dedicated servers
In today’s digital world, web servers are essential for businesses to operate online. What are servers? Web servers are computers that store and manage websites, allowing users to access them from anywhere in the world. They provide an efficient way for businesses to host their websites and ensure that they are secure and accessible 24/7. […]