Tag: nginx

Let's Encrypt Without Certbot

Certbot isn't the only ACME client. Explore Caddy, acme.sh, lego, and Step CA — with practical examples for wildcard certs and DNS-01 challenges.

Nginx Proxy Manager for Normal Humans

Set up Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker, get SSL certs, proxy hosts, access lists, and TCP streams — without reading a 40-page nginx manual.

Apache in 2026: It's Time to Move On

Apache still runs half the internet by default — not by choice. Here's why Nginx and Caddy have lapped it, and when to finally make the switch.

Nginx: The Config That Makes Sense

Nginx config demystified: server blocks, location matching, proxy_pass gotchas, rate limiting, and Docker Compose setup — with working examples.

The Reverse Proxy Timeout That Kills Long Uploads

Your upload works fine locally. It times out through NGINX. The client closes the connection. Here's why.

The Header Your Reverse Proxy Keeps Dropping

Your backend can't see the client IP because the reverse proxy silently dropped it. Here's why and how to fix it right.

Reverse Proxy SSL: The Cert Chain Mistake Everyone Makes

Your reverse proxy only has the leaf cert, not the intermediate. Here's why that kills half your connections.

Traefik vs Nginx Proxy Manager: Reverse Proxies for Humans

Traefik vs Nginx Proxy Manager compared for self-hosters. Docker auto-discovery, SSL certs, GUI vs labels, performance, and when to pick each reverse proxy.

Docker Strategies for Load Balancing and Failover

Add load balancing and failover to your Docker setup using Swarm, nginx, HAProxy, and Keepalived — high availability without Kubernetes.

WordPress, Docker, NGINX, and MySQL via Ansible

Automate a full WordPress stack deployment — Docker, nginx, and MySQL — using Ansible playbooks instead of clicking through wizards.