NGINX Nchan: Build Real-Time Apps Without Node.js
by Danila Vershinin, January 30, 2026
Learn how to build real-time web applications using NGINX Nchan module. This comprehensive guide covers WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, and long-polling implementations for chat systems and push notifications—all without Node.js.
Read More...NGINX Sticky Sessions: Cookie-Based Load Balancing
by Danila Vershinin, January 29, 2026
Learn how to implement NGINX sticky sessions with cookie-based load balancing. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, security best practices, and troubleshooting for Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and RHEL systems.
Read More...NGINX VTS Module: NGINX Plus Monitoring
by Danila Vershinin,
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 PageSpeed ARM64: Magento Optimization on Rocky Linux 9
by Danila Vershinin, January 28, 2026
Install NGINX PageSpeed beta11 on ARM64 Rocky Linux 9 for Magento, with a verified HTTPS configuration for CSS, JavaScript, and image optimization.
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 proxy_pass Trailing Slash: Complete Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 26, 2026
Learn how NGINX proxy_pass trailing slash affects URL rewriting. This complete guide explains the URI transformation rules with verified examples, decision flowcharts, and real-world configurations to fix common proxy_pass not working issues.
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