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https://github.com/patricnilackshan/nginx-beginner-project

A beginner-friendly project demonstrating how to set up and configure NGINX as a web server and load balancer. This repository includes installation instructions, configuration examples, and testing of various APIs and directory structures. Ideal for those looking to learn about NGINX and its capabilities in a practical environment.
https://github.com/patricnilackshan/nginx-beginner-project

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Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/patricnilackshan/nginx-beginner-project
Owner: patricnilackshan
Created: 2024-08-24T21:04:01.000Z (3 months ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-08-25T08:21:15.000Z (3 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-08-25T22:35:21.805Z (3 months ago)
Language: HTML
Size: 20.5 KB
Stars: 0
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md

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# NGINX Beginner Project 🌐

## Introduction

This project aims to set up and configure NGINX as a web server and load balancer. Follow the steps below to download, set up, and test your NGINX configuration.

## Setup Instructions

### 1. Download and Setup **NGINX** 📥

Visit the [**NGINX** Official Website](https://nginx.org) to download the latest version of **NGINX**.

### 2. Clone the Repository 📂

Clone your [project repository](https://github.com/patricnilackshan/nginx-Beginner-Project) inside the **nginx** folder.

### 3. Set the Document Root 📂

Before starting NGINX, set the $root_folder variable in your configuration file ( nginx-Beginner-Project/**nginx.conf** ) to point to the NGINX installed directory. For example:

```text
set $root_folder "/usr/share/nginx/";
```

### 4. Start **NGINX** with Custom Configuration 🚀

To start **NGINX** using your custom configuration file, run the following command:

```shell
./nginx -c nginx-Beginner-Project/nginx.conf
```

### 5. Reload **NGINX** After Editing the Configuration 🔄

Whenever you edit the configuration file, reload **NGINX** to apply the changes:

```shell
./nginx -c nginx-Beginner-Project/nginx.conf -s reload
```

### 6. Create Multiple Slave Servers and Test **NGINX** Load Balancer ⚖️

To set up multiple slave servers for load balancing, navigate to the server directory and install the necessary dependencies:

```shell
cd nginx-Beginner-Project/server
npm install
npm run start
```

### 7. Stop NGINX 🛑

To stop the NGINX server, use the following command:

```shell
./nginx -s stop
```

## List of APIs That the Server Can Handle 📋

The following APIs are configured and can be accessed through the NGINX server:

```text
127.0.0.1:80/
127.0.0.1:80/proxy
127.0.0.1:80/vegetables/
127.0.0.1:80/carbs
127.0.0.1:80/carbss
127.0.0.1:80/fruits/
127.0.0.1:80/colors
127.0.0.1:80/counter/[0-9]+
127.0.0.1:80/numbers/
```