Thread: How to Install Nginx webserver on Ubuntu

Nginx (pronounced “engine x”) is a free, open-source, high-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy, as well as an IMAP/POP3 proxy server. Written by Igor Sysoev in 2005, Nginx now hosts between 1% and 4% of all domains worldwide. Although still in beta, Nginx is known for its stability, rich feature set, simple configuration, and low resource consumption.


Install Nginx webserver in Ubuntu

Code:

sudo aptitude install nginx

This will install all the required packages for nginx.
Start Nginx webserver
By default nginx will not start automatically so you need to start using the following command

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/nginx start

Testing nginx webserver
You need to point your web browser and enter your server ip address

Code:

http://serveripaddress

You should see similar to the following screen.

Start and Stop nginx webserver
If you want to start,stop and restart using the following commands

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/nginx start

…

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/nginx stop

…

Code:

sudo /etc/init.d/nginx restart

You can check more documentation from here

trying it now thanks

Great tutorial. Easy to follow

Great tutorial. Easy to follow