Web Server on Support Tools

Gondola: A Lightweight YAML-Based Reverse Proxy for Modern Web Applications

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500

For many DevOps engineers and site reliability engineers, configuring reverse proxies can be unnecessarily complex. Gondola offers a refreshing alternative - a lightweight, YAML-based reverse proxy written in Go that provides just enough features without the complexity of larger solutions.

Apache Precompressed Static Files: Optimizing with gzip

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Master the art of optimizing Apache web server performance by implementing precompressed static files with gzip compression.

Running Apache with mod_spdy and PHP-FPM: Performance Optimization Guide

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Master the art of high-performance web serving by combining Apache’s mod_spdy with PHP-FPM for optimal speed and resource utilization.

Advanced Linux Web Server Programming: Building High-Performance HTTP Servers and Web Applications

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Advanced Linux web server programming requires deep understanding of network programming, async I/O, and high-performance server architectures. This comprehensive guide explores building custom HTTP servers using epoll, implementing WebSocket support, SSL/TLS integration, and creating scalable web applications that can handle thousands of concurrent connections.

How to Run NGINX for Root & Non-Root Users

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:26:00 -0500

Running NGINX as both a root and non-root user can be crucial depending on your deployment requirements. While root privileges allow full control over system resources, running NGINX as a non-root user enhances security by limiting the scope of potential vulnerabilities.

In this post, we will walk through the steps to run NGINX in both root and non-root configurations, allowing you to balance flexibility and security in your web server environment.