Solid content here. While a couple of the modules could have been more detailed, the overall value and applicability are high. Good job!
Configuring NGINX on Ubuntu: Web Server Setup and Security
Learn to deploy secure, high-performance web applications by configuring NGINX on Ubuntu with PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and Let's Encrypt SSL certificates.
About this course
Setting up a robust, secure, and high-performance web server is a foundational skill for any modern web developer or system administrator. NGINX has become the industry standard for powering fast websites and applications due to its lightweight architecture and speed.
In this course, you will learn how to set up and configure NGINX on an Ubuntu server from the ground up. You will gain the practical skills needed to deploy dynamic web applications using PHP and MySQL, secure your sites with SSL certificates, and host popular platforms like WordPress.
What you'll learn:
- Understand the architectural differences between NGINX and Apache web servers.
- Configure NGINX server blocks to host multiple websites on a single Ubuntu instance.
- Install and optimize the LEMP stack using modern PHP-FPM settings.
- Secure your web applications using Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and HTTP/2.
- Deploy and configure WordPress alongside database management tools like PhpMyAdmin.
- Apply essential security hardening practices, including rate limiting and secure HTTP headers.
The course starts with basic concepts and terminology before guiding you through step-by-step written guides and configuration exercises. You will progress from a fresh Ubuntu installation to a fully secured, production-ready web server.
This text-based course is designed for beginners, web developers, and aspiring system administrators who want to learn server configuration. No prior server administration experience is required.
Start reading today to build and secure your own high-performance web servers.
What you'll get
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Certificate of completion
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Audio version included
Learn on the go — no screen needed -
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Lifetime access
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Phone or computer
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30-day refund
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Short & focused
1h 37m of practical content
Reviews (11)
This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!
This was brilliant. The explanations were top-notch, and the overall structure was very effective. Highly recommended!
It provides a good starting point. My main issue was with the clarity of a couple of the later modules.
Helpful material. The structure was logical for the most part. Might not be for absolute beginners though.
Pretty good. The practical aspects were well-covered. Might be a bit fast for complete beginners in some sections, but manageable.
Pretty informative. The course covered the basics well, but some advanced topics felt a little glossed over. Good for getting started.
Brilliant course design. The way concepts build on each other is seamless. Very practical and well-explained.
This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.
Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.
Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.
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What do I need to take this course? +
Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.
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By card via Stripe, or with cryptocurrency. We do not store card details — Stripe handles them securely.
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Yes — full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
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Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.
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Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
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