How to Use Nginx as a Reverse Proxy

Other than Apache, Nginx is the most popular web server out there. In addition to being a web server, it also can be used as a load balancer or a reverse proxy. In this tutorial we will show you how you can make use of Nginx as a reverse proxy. Related: Nginx vs Apache: Which Serves You Best in 2019? What is a reverse proxy? A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the client and another server. It retrieves resources from the server that you want to connect to and sends it to you for viewing. A reverse proxy works the same way, except… Read more