Hello kids! Today we want to talk about controlling and managing nginx. nginx is an extremely powerful and fast web server that has become one of the most popular choices for hosting and converting web applications due to its high performance. This web server can not only act as a web server but also as a reverse proxy, mail server, and load balancer as well.
The management of nginx can sometimes seem a bit complicated; however, by remembering some basic principles and commands, you can easily control it. The key point is to understand how to edit nginx configuration files and how to start and manage your server.
The first step to manage nginx is to become familiar with the configuration files, which are usually located in the directory /etc/nginx. These files give you the ability to manage various settings such as ports, locations of web files, and server processes. Additionally, changes in these files directly affect the server's operational performance.
For example, if you want to start your server or restart it, you can use simple nginx commands. These commands allow you to check the server's status and apply new settings. Here are some common examples of commands that are often used:
# For checking the status of nginx
sudo systemctl status nginx
# For starting nginx
sudo systemctl start nginx
# For stopping nginx
sudo systemctl stop nginx
# For reloading nginx with new settings
sudo systemctl reload nginx
Command Explanation
Command: sudo systemctl status nginx
This command displays the current status of the nginx service. If it is running, you will be able to see information about it.
Command: sudo systemctl start nginx
This command will start nginx. After running this command, nginx will be ready to serve web requests.
Command: sudo systemctl stop nginx
Using this command, you can stop nginx. This command is for situations where you want to temporarily stop the service.
Command: sudo systemctl reload nginx
This command allows nginx to reload new settings without stopping the service. This capability provides you the option to make changes without interruption.