NGINX Graphite Module: Send Server Metrics to Graphite
by Danila Vershinin, March 7, 2026
Learn how to send NGINX metrics directly to Graphite with the NGINX Graphite module. Collect per-location request rates, response times, status codes, and percentiles — all aggregated in shared memory and transmitted over UDP or TCP without blocking request processing.
Read More...NGINX Active Health Checks Without NGINX Plus
by Danila Vershinin, February 28, 2026
Set up NGINX active health checks that proactively monitor upstream servers with HTTP, TCP, MySQL, FastCGI, SSL, and AJP probes. Included in NGINX-MOD — no NGINX Plus subscription required.
Read More...NGINX Tuning Module: Data-Driven Buffer Optimization
by Danila Vershinin, February 16, 2026
Stop guessing your NGINX buffer sizes and timeouts. The Tuning Advisor module collects real-time metrics from your production traffic and provides actionable configuration recommendations based on actual data—not assumptions.
Read More...NGINX VTS Module: NGINX Plus Monitoring
by Danila Vershinin, January 29, 2026
Learn how to install and configure the NGINX VTS (Virtual Host Traffic Status) module for free real-time monitoring. Get NGINX Plus-level traffic statistics, upstream monitoring, and Prometheus metrics without the commercial license cost.
Read More...NGINX Amplify Alternative: The Drop-In Replacement (2026)
by Danila Vershinin, January 22, 2026
NGINX Amplify was discontinued on January 31, 2026. GetPageSpeed Amplify is the only drop-in compatible replacement—migrate in 60 seconds without changing your agent. Get website monitoring, Gixy security analysis, custom dashboards, and features F5 never offered.
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