🔧 This guide covers advanced configuration options for optimizing your HTTP server. Below are key areas to explore:

1. Reverse Proxy Setup

⚙️ To configure a reverse proxy:

  • Use tools like Nginx or Apache to route traffic
  • Set up SSL termination for secure connections
  • Implement load balancing with round-robin or least connections
  • Configure headers for proper request forwarding
  • Test with curl or browser tools

2. SSL/TLS Configuration

🛡️ Secure your server with:

  • Let's Encrypt certificates (auto-renewal)
  • TLS 1.3 protocol support
  • HSTS headers for HTTP security
  • OCSP stapling for performance
  • Cipher suites optimization

3. Log Management

📄 Enable detailed logging:

  • Rotate logs daily with logrotate
  • Use tools like ELK stack for analysis
  • Filter by IP, method, or status codes
  • Store logs in centralized systems (e.g., Splunk)
  • Monitor with Grafana or Prometheus

4. Performance Tuning

⚡ Boost server efficiency:

  • Adjust keepalive_timeout settings
  • Enable Gzip compression
  • Optimize max_connections
  • Configure cache headers (Cache-Control)
  • Use CDN services for static content

5. Security Settings

🔒 Enhance security with:

  • Rate limiting to prevent DDoS attacks
  • IP blocking with iptables or firewall
  • Configuring mod_security rules
  • Setting up HTTPS with HSTS
  • Regular security audits

For more details on configuring the server, please visit the official documentation at /en/guide/configuration.

Reverse Proxy
SSL/TLS
Load Balancing