NGINX Query String Normalization with sorted-args Module
Improve NGINX cache hit rates by normalizing query string parameter order. The sorted-args module eliminates cache fragmentation caused by tracking codes, parameter reordering, and…
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Practical proxy guides from the GetPageSpeed engineering team: configuration, performance tuning and security for production Linux servers.
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NGINX Tuning Module: Data-Driven Buffer Optimization
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…
NGINX AJP Module: Proxy to Tomcat via AJP
Learn how to configure the NGINX AJP module to proxy requests to Apache Tomcat using the Apache JServ Protocol (AJP). This guide covers installation,…
NGINX mod_zip: Dynamic ZIP Archives Guide
Learn how to use NGINX mod_zip module to dynamically assemble ZIP archives on-the-fly without loading files into memory. Perfect for download portals, file sharing…
NGINX Sticky Sessions: Cookie-Based Load Balancing
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…
NGINX map Directive: Guide to Conditional Variables
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…
NGINX proxy_pass Trailing Slash: Complete Guide
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…
NGINX Timeout Directives: Complete Configuration Guide
Master all NGINX timeout directives including proxy_read_timeout, client_body_timeout, keepalive_timeout, and send_timeout. Learn when to use each, production-ready values, and how to diagnose timeout issues.
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NGINX Upstream Keepalive: Connection Pooling Guide [2026]
Learn how to configure NGINX upstream keepalive for connection pooling to your backend servers. This comprehensive guide covers the keepalive directive, tuning parameters, preventing…
NGINX WebSocket Proxy: HTTP Upgrade and WSS Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX as a WebSocket proxy for real-time applications. This complete guide covers HTTP upgrade mechanism, wss:// SSL configuration, Socket.io setup,…