Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions

Instructor: EDUCBA

What you'll learn

Deploy and configure websites using NGINX in production-ready environments.
Implement reverse proxy, SSL security, and access control mechanisms.
Apply load balancing and performance optimization techniques in NGINX.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

There are 4 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to deploy websites using NGINX, configure reverse proxy architectures, secure web applications with SSL and access controls, implement load balancing strategies, and optimize performance through monitoring and compression techniques.

This hands-on, project-based course guides learners from foundational NGINX concepts to advanced, production-ready configurations. Learners begin by deploying and validating a website using NGINX, then progressively build real-world infrastructure skills by configuring backend services, virtual hosts, and reverse proxy routing. The course emphasizes secure server access, authentication, SSL encryption, and IP-based controls to reflect enterprise-grade requirements. Learners will also implement load balancing methods and performance optimizations commonly used in modern web architectures. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end, practical approach. Rather than isolated tutorials, learners complete a cohesive infrastructure project that mirrors real deployment scenarios. Each module builds logically on the previous one, ensuring strong conceptual grounding and applied mastery. This course is ideal for learners seeking job-ready skills in web server administration, DevOps foundations, or backend infrastructure using NGINX.

This module introduces learners to NGINX and establishes a strong foundation in web server concepts by guiding them through project objectives, core features, and hands-on website deployment using NGINX in a controlled environment.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to Project4 minutes
Agenda7 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 16 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 211 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 35 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 413 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with NGINX Website Deployment30 minutes
Project Overview and Objectives10 minutes
NGINX Fundamentals Through Demos10 minutes
Completing Website Deployment with NGINX10 minutes

This module focuses on preparing a secure lab environment and developing essential NGINX configuration skills, enabling learners to confidently manage server access, serve static content, and prepare systems for advanced reverse proxy implementation.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 39 minutes

Introduction to Project3 minutes
Case Study1 minute
Lab Set Up9 minutes
Advanced SSHSetting7 minutes
Nginx.Configuration11 minutes
Creating a Static Web Page7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Project Setup and Core NGINX Configuration30 minutes
Reverse Proxy Project Introduction and Case Context10 minutes
Lab Preparation and Secure Server Access10 minutes
NGINX Configuration and Static Content Hosting10 minutes

This module guides learners through backend service creation and reverse proxy configuration, emphasizing scalable architecture design, virtual hosting, and reliable request routing using NGINX.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

This module covers production-grade NGINX features, including access control, SSL security, load balancing strategies, monitoring, and performance optimization to build a secure, scalable, and high-performing web infrastructure.