NGINX Explained - What is Nginx

Content Introduction

Key Information

• By the end of the video, viewers will understand what Enginex is, why it was created, and its applications.
• Enginex serves as a web server that handles requests between browsers and web servers.
• In early web usage, one server handled a simple browser request, which evolved into a need for multiple servers due to increased traffic.
• Load balancing is introduced to evenly distribute requests across multiple servers, enhancing efficiency and performance.
• Enginex also functions as a load balancer, efficiently directing traffic to the appropriate servers.
• Caching mechanisms are a key feature of Enginex, allowing for storage of frequently requested data to optimize response times.
• The video discusses how Enginex can be configured to provide security by accepting only encrypted requests.
• Enginex proves to be flexible and capable of managing multiple configurations, such as load balancing algorithms and caching settings.
• It emphasizes the importance of a single public entry point for security, reducing the attack surface for potential threats.
• Enginex capabilities include handling high volumes of requests and providing responsive web services to users efficiently through compression and chunked responses.