Apache & Nginx

Mastering the Art of Setting Up Apache and Nginx Reverse Proxy on Your Debian VPS Server

In today’s digital landscape, the ability to seamlessly manage and optimize server configurations is crucial for any web developer or administrator. As someone who is passionate about technology and always eager to learn, I embarked on a journey to demystify the intricacies of setting up an Apache and Nginx reverse proxy on my Debian VPS server.

In this guide, I’ll share my hands-on experience and insights, helping you navigate the process with confidence in few easy steps.

Step 1: Preparing the Groundwork

Before delving into the setup, it’s essential to ensure your Debian VPS is up-to-date. Connect to your server using SSH and run the following commands:

sudo apt update 
sudo apt upgrade

This ensures that you’re working with the latest software versions and security patches.

Step 2: Installing Apache

Apache is a battle-tested web server that will serve as our reverse proxy. Install it using:bashCopy code

sudo apt install apache2

Once installed, start the Apache service:

sudo systemctl start apache2