NGINX & Socket.io: The Practical Guide
Introduction When it comes to real-time bidirectional event-based communication, Socket.io is frequently the go-to choice for many developers. Running Socket.io behind NGINX, however, can be somewhat complex due…
NGINX error: No ‘ssl_certificate’ is defined in server listening on SSL port
The Problem Setting up NGINX with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a common task for any web administrator or developer wanting to secure traffic to a web server….
NGINX Error: Incomplete Headers (0 Bytes) Received From Server
The Problem NGINX is a high-performance web server that is also used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache. Despite its robustness, encountering errors is not…
NGINX Error: 502 Bad Gateway – Causes and Solutions
Introduction The NGINX 502 Bad Gateway error is a common HTTP status code that indicates that one server on the internet received an invalid response from another server….
NGINX: How to Execute Shell Commands on Every Request
Overview In the world of web servers, NGINX is known for its high performance, stability, rich feature set, simple configuration, and low resource consumption. However, sometimes there’s a…
Apache: How to redirect old domain to new domain
Introduction When you’re running a website, there may come a time when you need to change your domain name. Whether it’s for rebranding purposes, changing service offerings, or…
Apache: How to redirect to another port
Introduction When managing web servers, you might often need to redirect traffic from one port to another. This task becomes critical when moving services or when implementing security…
Fixing Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly
The Problem When working with Apache web server, you might encounter the ‘Apache shutdown unexpectedly’ error. This common issue typically happens in XAMPP when the Apache service fails…
Apache .htaccess error: Invalid command ‘RewriteEngine’ – How to Fix
The Error If you’re encountering the ‘Invalid command ‘RewriteEngine” error in your Apache server’s .htaccess file, it usually indicates that Apache’s mod_rewrite module is not enabled or not…
Apache URL rewriting error: CSS & JS files not loading (4 solutions)
The Problem If you’re developing for the web, you might have encountered a situation where your stylesheets and JavaScript files are not loading due to Apache’s URL rewriting…