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# [Getting Started with Nginx](https://morolakeanifowose.com/getting-started-with-nginx?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Nginx is a web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy, and HTTP cache. It was created in 2004 by Igor Sysoev. Another very popular web server is Apache which existed before Nginx. However, most people prefer to use...

Apr 2, 2022 · 2 min read · morolakeanifowose.com  
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