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Documentation Overview of NGINX Reverse Proxy Configuration​

1 - /etc/nginx/nginx.conf​

  • This is the main configuration file for NGINX. It typically includes global settings and references to other configuration files.
  • Key aspects to look for:
    • The http block, which would include settings like include directives for other configuration files (like mime.types, and performance-related settings).
    • server blocks, if any, defining the basic behavior of the server.

2 - /etc/nginx/sites-available/api.domain.com.conf​

  • This file is likely specific to the API hosted at api.domain.com.
  • Expectations:
    • server block configuring the server name, listening port, and SSL settings.
    • Location blocks (location / {...}) for handling specific URI requests.
    • Proxy pass settings to forward requests to your application server.

3 - /etc/nginx/nginxconfig.io/general.conf​

  • This file may contain general settings applied to all server blocks.
  • Common configurations:
    • General performance settings like buffer sizes and timeouts.
    • Logging settings.

4 - /etc/nginx/nginxconfig.io/proxy.conf​

  • This file should define configurations specific to the proxy functionality.
  • Typical settings:
    • Proxy buffer sizes, timeout settings.
    • Header settings to pass along with proxied requests.

5 - /etc/nginx/nginxconfig.io/security.conf​

  • As the name suggests, this file should focus on security-related configurations.
  • Look for:
    • SSL/TLS settings, including certificates and protocols.
    • Security headers like X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Content-Security-Policy.

6 - Integration with the API​

  • The configuration files should collectively ensure that requests to your API endpoint are properly received, secured, and forwarded to the application server.
  • SSL configuration is crucial for secure communication.
  • Proxy settings determine how the requests are handled and passed to the backend.