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CYBER GYAN VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM
Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (CDAC), Noida

Submitted By :- Anurag
Project Trainee, (May-June) 2024
Topic -
•Optimizing Web Server Performance:
Implementing Reverse Proxy with
Nginx for Apache Integration
What does it mean and what we
will do?
• The project "Optimizing Web Server Performance:
Implementing Reverse Proxy with Nginx for Apache
Integration" aims to enhance web server efficiency by
leveraging Nginx as a reverse proxy for an Apache
server. This integration seeks to improve load
balancing, reduce server response times, and handle
higher traffic volumes more effectively. The solution will
also ensure seamless communication between Nginx
and Apache, optimizing resource usage and providing a
more robust and scalable web server architecture.
TECHNOLOGY/TOOLS TO BE USED

• Nginx: To act as a reverse proxy server, providing load


balancing and improving server performance.
• Apache: As the backend web server that handles the
actual content delivery.
• Linux: Operating system for deploying and managing
the web servers.
How to use NGINX as reverse proxy with
APACHE to optimize web performance

• Step 1: Install Nginx and Apache


• Update the package lists to ensure you have the
latest information on available packages.
• Install Nginx using your package manager.
• Install Apache using your package manager.
Step 2: Configure Apache
• Edit the Apache configuration file
(/etc/apache2/ports.conf) to listen on a different port
(e.g., 8080). Change the line Listen 80 to Listen 8080.
• Update the virtual host configuration
(/etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf) to
reflect the new port. Change <VirtualHost *:80> to
<VirtualHost *:8080>.
• Restart Apache to apply the changes.
Step 3: Configure Nginx as a Reverse
Proxy
• Create a new Nginx server block configuration file
(e.g., /etc/nginx/sites-available/reverse-proxy.conf).
• Step 4: Monitor and Optimize
• Use monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to
track the performance of your Nginx and Apache
servers.
• Optimize Nginx and Apache configurations based
on the performance data to ensure they handle traffic
efficiently.
Benefits of Using Nginx as a Reverse
Proxy for Apache
• Improved Load Balancing: Efficiently distributes
traffic across servers.
• Enhanced Performance: Handles more concurrent
connections with lower resource usage.
• Better Security: Provides an additional layer of
defense against attacks.
• Caching: Reduces server load and speeds up content
delivery.
• SSL Termination: Offloads SSL processing from
Apache, simplifying certificate management.
What if we are not using NGINX for
Optimization
• Poor Load Handling: Apache may struggle with high
traffic, leading to slower response times.
• Increased Downtime: Higher risk of server overload
and crashes.
• Weaker Security: Less robust defense against attacks.
• Limited Caching: Reduced efficiency in content
delivery.
Problems Solved by NGINX
• Load Balancing: Implement multiple Apache servers with
a hardware or software load balancer to distribute traffic
more evenly.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize Apache configurations
(e.g., adjusting MaxRequestWorkers, KeepAlive, and
caching settings) to improve performance under high loads.
• Enhanced Security: Use firewall rules, intrusion detection
systems, and regular updates to harden Apache against
attacks.
• Caching Mechanisms: Implement Apache's built-in
caching modules like mod_cache or use third-party caching
solutions to reduce load on the server.
THANKYO
U

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