Implement and Manage NGINX

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Implement and Manage NGINX

In this lab, you'll practice using NGINX. When you're finished, you'll know how to configure NGINX to serve static websites and as a reverse proxy to backend web servers.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 22, 2025

Duration

2h 15m

Challenge

Run NGINX

NGINX is already installed! Now, it's time for you to get its service started and verify it's working. As well, you will explore the default configuration and process architecture.
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Host a Static Website

Now that you have located the config files, you can modify them to customize what NGINX serves. You'll swap out the Welcome page for a static website with the nginx.org website and documentation!
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Run a Reverse Proxy

NGINX is well known for its ability to route traffic to backend servers. In addition to serving files directly, you'll configure NGINX to proxy requests to a separate backend HTTP server!
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Secure Traffic with TLS/HTTPS

One popular use of NGINX as a proxy is to secure traffic with encryption. This is known as TLS Termination. You'll configure NGINX to support HTTPS for incoming and outgoing traffic. NGINX will strip the encryption, and proxy plaintext HTTP to the backend.
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Rewrite Requests and Responses

TLS Termination is just one way NGINX can manipulate traffic. You will learn how to modify both requests and responses with a variety of directives.
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The Last Challenge

Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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