Nginx

Last reviewed 2 Sept 2026

It is a powerful web server and uses non-threaded, event driven architecture. It can also do other important things such as load balancing, and http caching and also can be used as a reverse proxy.

Forward Proxy

A proxy server, sometimes referred to as a forward proxy, is a server that routes traffic between client(s) and another system, usually external to the network. By doing so, it can regulate traffic according to preset policies, convert and mask client IP addresses, enforce security protocols, and block unknown traffic e.g. VPN

Can Handle 10,000 Concurrent
Requests
Cache HTTP Requests
Act as Reverse Proxy N
Act as Load Balancer
Act as an API Gateway
Serve and Cache Static files like images,
videos, etc.
Handle SSL Certificates

Reverse proxy

A reverse proxy server is a type of proxy server that typically sits behind the firewall in a private network and directs client requests to the appropriate backend server. A reverse proxy provides an additional level of abstraction and control to ensure the smooth flow of network traffic between clients and servers.

Install and Setup Nginx

We are using docker to use ubuntu

Docker run -it -p 8080:80 ubuntu

Once you are in root, update the system

apt-get update
apt-get install nginx Verify nginx -v Since we have used 8080 as a port. So url be http://localhost:8080/

cd /etc/nginx