Lua NGINX Module Rocky Linux 10: Scripting Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 28, 2026
Install the Lua NGINX module on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering LuaJIT scripting, custom authentication, rate limiting, and API gateway patterns with production-ready configurations.
Read More...GeoIP2 NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Geolocation Guide
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Install the GeoIP2 module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering MaxMind database setup, geographic access control, content localization, and production configuration.
Read More...ModSecurity NGINX Rocky Linux 10: WAF Setup
by Danila Vershinin,
Install ModSecurity WAF for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering installation, OWASP Core Rule Set configuration, rule tuning, and production-ready WAF setup with SELinux support.
Read More...Brotli NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Installation Guide
by Danila Vershinin,
Learn how to install and configure Brotli compression for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. This complete guide covers installation via GetPageSpeed repository, optimal compression settings, verification, and production-ready configurations.
Read More...NGINX Zstd Compression: Complete Configuration Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 27, 2026
Learn how to configure Zstandard (zstd) compression in NGINX for faster websites. Complete guide with installation, configuration examples, performance benchmarks comparing zstd vs gzip vs Brotli, and best practices for RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux.
Read More...NGINX map Directive: Guide to Conditional Variables
by Danila Vershinin,
Learn how to use the NGINX map directive to create conditional variables for routing, rate limiting, security headers, and A/B testing. This comprehensive guide covers syntax, pattern matching, real-world examples, and performance optimization.
Read More...NGINX If Is Evil: Complete Guide to Safe Conditional Logic
by Danila Vershinin,
The NGINX if directive has earned a notorious reputation. Learn why “if is evil” in NGINX, which directives are safe inside if blocks, and how to write robust conditional logic using map directives and other alternatives.
Read More...NGINX sendfile, tcp_nopush, and tcp_nodelay Explained
by Danila Vershinin,
Learn how NGINX sendfile, tcp_nopush, and tcp_nodelay work together to optimize static file serving and reduce network latency. This guide covers the kernel-level mechanics, when to enable each directive, and production-ready configurations.
Read More...NGINX Virtual Host: Host Multiple Domains on One Server
by Danila Vershinin,
Learn how to configure NGINX virtual hosts (server blocks) to host multiple domains on one server. This guide covers basic setup, wildcard subdomains, server_name matching, default_server configuration, and SELinux considerations for Rocky Linux and RHEL systems.
Read More...NGINX Allow Deny: Complete IP Whitelist & Blacklist Guide
by Danila Vershinin,
Master NGINX allow and deny directives to control access by IP address. This complete guide covers IP whitelisting, blacklisting, CIDR notation, the geo module for large IP lists, and common pitfalls with tested configurations.
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