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Nginx GeoIP Blocking: How I Cut 80% of Junk Traffic from Unknown Countries

By IT From Zero April 27, 2026

Blocking IPs by country using Nginx and MaxMind GeoLite2 is the most effective way to eliminate 80% of botnet junk traffic. See this detailed configuration guide drawn from real-world experience.

Docker

Implementing Zero-Downtime Blue-Green Deployment with Docker Compose & Nginx

By IT From Zero April 15, 2026

Don't let customers see 502 errors every time you update code. Discover the secret to simple Blue-Green Deployment with Docker Compose and Nginx for true Zero-Downtime.

Security

CSP for Nginx & Apache: A Powerful ‘Shield’ Against XSS for Your Website

By IT From Zero April 12, 2026

Configuring Content Security Policy (CSP) is a vital step in protecting your website from XSS. Check out this detailed guide for Nginx and Apache to help your site achieve an A+ security rating.

Centos

Supercharge Website Speed with Varnish Cache and Nginx on CentOS Stream 9

By IT From Zero April 4, 2026

Learn how to deploy Varnish Cache with Nginx on CentOS Stream 9 to reduce server load and boost website speed. Detailed guide based on real-world system admin experience.

Fedora

Fedora Server: Professional Python Deployment with Gunicorn and Nginx

By IT From Zero April 1, 2026

Don't let 502 Bad Gateway errors stop you. A guide to deploying Python on Fedora with Gunicorn, Nginx, and precise SELinux configuration based on real-world experience.

Security

Nginx Limit Request: A Shield Against ‘Guerrilla’ DDoS and Effective Traffic Throttling

By IT From Zero April 1, 2026

Nginx Limit Request is an effective weapon against Layer 7 DDoS and spam bots. This guide covers detailed configurations for burst and nodelay, plus real-world traffic management tips.

Centos

Installing LEMP Stack on Rocky Linux 9: Lessons from a “Stormy” Server Migration

By IT From Zero March 31, 2026

Learn how to install the LEMP Stack on Rocky Linux 9 based on real-world migration experience. This guide covers optimizing Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP 8.1 for peak performance.

Security

Installing and Configuring ModSecurity (WAF) on Nginx: Protecting Web Applications from A-Z

By IT From Zero March 19, 2026

ModSecurity (WAF) on Nginx is a powerful tool to protect web applications from common attacks. This article provides a detailed guide from basic installation to advanced fine-tuning, based on practical experience deploying in production environments, helping you set up a secure "shield" for your website.

Development

Build an Auto-Deploy Webhook: No More SSH at 2 AM

By IT From Zero March 16, 2026

A practical guide to building a Python Flask webhook server that automatically deploys when you push code to GitHub. From writing the script and configuring systemd to connecting with GitHub Webhooks — set it up once, use it forever.

Security

Nginx TLS 1.3 Configuration Guide and Cipher Suite Optimization: Achieve A+ on SSL Labs

By IT From Zero March 14, 2026

A comprehensive guide to configuring Nginx to enable TLS 1.3 and optimize cipher suites, helping your web server achieve an A+ rating on SSL Labs. Explore practical steps and foundational knowledge of TLS security.