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NGINX Configuration Guide

Feb26
by Ike on February 26, 2024 at 1:38 am
Posted In: NGINX, nginx configuration, Plesk, Releases, Various, web servers

NGINX is a web server designed for use cases involving high volumes of traffic. It’s a popular, lightweight, high-performance solution. One of its many impressive features is that it can serve static content (media files, HTML) efficiently. NGINX utilizes an asynchronous event-driven model, delivering reliable performance under significant loads. This web server hands dynamic content off to FastCGI, CGI, or alternative servers (including Apache), before it’s sent back to NGINX for delivery to clients. NGINX, renowned for its lightweight architecture and efficient handling of high traffic, contrasts with Apache, a longstanding and widely-used web server. While Apache excels in versatility…

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Web Server Security – Beginner’s Guide

Jan03
by Ike on January 3, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Posted In: Plesk, Plesk server security, Releases, Server Security, Various, web server security, web servers

Web server security is a broad term covering the processes and solutions that keep web servers secure. Web server security encompasses three elements: host, network, and physical. For example, a comprehensive firewall can protect network connections, while unauthorized users are prevented from accessing a network by specific hardware or software components. When discussing web server security, we can look at two key areas: Securing a web server’s data Securing the services that run on a web server Access controls and operating system security protect a web server’s data, while antivirus software and firewalls safeguard the services that run on said…

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Top Web Servers For Linux And Windows

Nov29
by Ike on November 29, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Posted In: Apache, Lighttpd, litespeed, NGINX, Plesk, Releases, Various, web servers

Web server serves as the core component of internet infrastructure, responsible for delivering web content to users upon request. It functions by accepting HTTP requests from clients (like web browsers), processing these requests, and sending back the requested web pages or resources. Key features of a web server include its ability to handle multiple concurrent connections efficiently, ensuring rapid response times even during high traffic periods. It facilitates serving various types of content, from static HTML files to dynamic content generated by applications. Moreover, modern web servers often support security measures like SSL/TLS encryption, ensuring secure communication between servers and…

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