NGINX Bot Protection Without CAPTCHA: Testcookie Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 30, 2026
Learn how to implement NGINX bot protection using the testcookie module. This JavaScript-based challenge blocks automated traffic without frustrating legitimate users with CAPTCHAs.
Read More...NGINX srcache: Transparent Memcached and Redis Caching Layer
by Danila Vershinin,
Learn how to implement transparent caching in NGINX using the srcache module with memcached or Redis backends. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, cache key strategies, and production-ready examples for Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and RHEL systems.
Read More...NGINX Nchan: Build Real-Time Apps Without Node.js
by Danila Vershinin,
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...PageSpeed NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Optimization Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 28, 2026
Install PageSpeed module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering automatic image optimization, CSS/JS minification, lazy loading, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
Read More...Headers More NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Header Control
by Danila Vershinin,
Install the Headers More module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering security header hardening, server fingerprint removal, and advanced header manipulation patterns.
Read More...Lua NGINX Module Rocky Linux 10: Scripting Guide
by Danila Vershinin,
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
by Danila Vershinin,
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.
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