nginx_configuration_guide.md

nginx configuration guide

config test

use -t to test config

sudo nginx -t

sample output

$sudo nginx -t
nginx: the configuration file /etc/nginx/nginx.conf syntax is ok
nginx: configuration file /etc/nginx/nginx.conf test is successful

config reload

sudo nginx -s reload

status check

for how to enable stub_status, refer https://www.tecmint.com/enable-nginx-status-page/

    server {
        listen 80;
        server_name __;
        location /status {
            stub_status on;
            allow 127.0.0.1;
            deny all;
        }
    }