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NGINX Alias vs Root: End the Confusion Once and For All


by Danila Vershinin, January 26, 2026

Master the difference between NGINX alias and root directives. This comprehensive guide explains path construction, trailing slash rules, try_files interaction, and regex patterns with tested configurations that will end the confusion permanently.

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NGINX Browser Caching for Static Files: Cache-Control, Expires & Cache Busting


by Danila Vershinin, January 20, 2026

Master NGINX browser caching for static files with this comprehensive guide. Learn Cache-Control and Expires headers, cache-busting strategies, versioned URLs, and the immutable directive. Includes production-ready configurations tested on RockyLinux 9 and AlmaLinux 10, performance optimizations, CDN integration, and troubleshooting tips.

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WordPress Static Files Cookieless Domain with Nginx


by Danila Vershinin, October 3, 2017

Configure cookieless domain for Wordpress static files in nginx

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Varnish: do we have to cache static files?


by Danila Vershinin, October 14, 2015

Varnish is a great caching solution to speed up any website
But does it need to cache static files which are already fast to deliver?

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