By the end of this course, learners will be able to deploy websites using NGINX, configure reverse proxy architectures, secure web applications with SSL and access controls, implement load balancing strategies, and optimize performance through monitoring and compression techniques.
This hands-on, project-based course guides learners from foundational NGINX concepts to advanced, production-ready configurations. Learners begin by deploying and validating a website using NGINX, then progressively build real-world infrastructure skills by configuring backend services, virtual hosts, and reverse proxy routing. The course emphasizes secure server access, authentication, SSL encryption, and IP-based controls to reflect enterprise-grade requirements. Learners will also implement load balancing methods and performance optimizations commonly used in modern web architectures.
What makes this course unique is its end-to-end, practical approach. Rather than isolated tutorials, learners complete a cohesive infrastructure project that mirrors real deployment scenarios. Each module builds logically on the previous one, ensuring strong conceptual grounding and applied mastery. This course is ideal for learners seeking job-ready skills in web server administration, DevOps foundations, or backend infrastructure using NGINX.
This module introduces learners to NGINX and establishes a strong foundation in web server concepts by guiding them through project objectives, core features, and hands-on website deployment using NGINX in a controlled environment.
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6 vidéos4 devoirs
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6 vidéos•Total 45 minutes
Introduction to Project•4 minutes
Agenda•7 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 1•6 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 2•11 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 3•5 minutes
Nginx Demo Part 4•13 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Getting Started with NGINX Website Deployment•30 minutes
Project Overview and Objectives•10 minutes
NGINX Fundamentals Through Demos•10 minutes
Completing Website Deployment with NGINX•10 minutes
Project Setup and Core NGINX Configuration
Module 2•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module focuses on preparing a secure lab environment and developing essential NGINX configuration skills, enabling learners to confidently manage server access, serve static content, and prepare systems for advanced reverse proxy implementation.
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6 vidéos•Total 39 minutes
Introduction to Project•3 minutes
Case Study•1 minute
Lab Set Up•9 minutes
Advanced SSHSetting•7 minutes
Nginx.Configuration•11 minutes
Creating a Static Web Page•7 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Project Setup and Core NGINX Configuration•30 minutes
Reverse Proxy Project Introduction and Case Context•10 minutes
Lab Preparation and Secure Server Access•10 minutes
NGINX Configuration and Static Content Hosting•10 minutes
Backend Integration and Reverse Proxy Implementation
Module 3•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
This module guides learners through backend service creation and reverse proxy configuration, emphasizing scalable architecture design, virtual hosting, and reliable request routing using NGINX.
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4 vidéos•Total 35 minutes
Creating Services for Backend-Server•8 minutes
Creating Services for Backend-Server Continue•5 minutes
Creating a Virtual Host•11 minutes
Reverse Proxy•10 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 50 minutes
Backend Integration and Reverse Proxy Implementation•30 minutes
Backend Services Creation•10 minutes
Virtual Hosting and Reverse Proxy Architecture•10 minutes
Security, Load Balancing, and Performance Optimization
Module 4•3 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module covers production-grade NGINX features, including access control, SSL security, load balancing strategies, monitoring, and performance optimization to build a secure, scalable, and high-performing web infrastructure.
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9 vidéos•Total 60 minutes
Username-Password Auth•7 minutes
Whitelist Approach•9 minutes
SSL Certificates•8 minutes
SSL Certificates Continue•7 minutes
Simple Load Balancer•8 minutes
Least connections•6 minutes
Logs•9 minutes
HTTP Compression•5 minutes
Conclusion•3 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Security, Load Balancing, and Performance Optimization•30 minutes
Access Control and SSL Security•10 minutes
Advanced SSL and Load Balancing Strategies•10 minutes
Monitoring, Optimization, and Project Wrap-Up•10 minutes
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