Reverse Proxies (Nginx)

Summary

A server that sits in front of your application, forwarding client requests to the right backend — commonly used for load balancing, SSL termination, and serving static content efficiently.

• 1Set up a basic Nginx reverse proxy forwarding requests to a local application.
• 2Learn how Nginx can handle SSL termination so your backend doesn't need to manage certificates directly.
• 3Understand the difference between a reverse proxy and a forward proxy.