Nginx is a high-performance web server that can be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache. In this tutorial, we will go through the step-by-step process of installing Nginx on the latest version of Debian.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:
The first step is to update the system to ensure that we have access to the latest updates and security patches.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Next, we will use the apt package manager to install Nginx.
sudo apt install nginx
Once the installation is complete, you can check the status of Nginx by running:
sudo systemctl status nginx
The output should indicate that Nginx is active and running.
By default, Nginx listens on port 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS). If you have a firewall enabled, you'll need to allow traffic on these ports.
sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'
Finally, we can test that Nginx is working by visiting the default webpage. Open a web browser and enter your server's IP address or domain name in the address bar.
http://your_server_ip/
You should see the default Nginx welcome page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nginx on your Debian system. Nginx is now ready to serve web pages, and you can use it as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache.
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