Self-Hosted

Securing NGINX Traffic with SSL Using Certbot

Securing NGINX Traffic with SSL Using Certbot When it comes to securing web traffic, implementing SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is one of the most critical steps. In this guide, I’ll walk you through securing your NGINX server using free SSL certificates from Certbot, a popular tool that makes SSL management simple. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have: A Linux server with sudo access. A domain name pointing to your server’s IP address. NGINX installed on your server. Note: This tutorial assumes you’re working with a Debian-based Linux distribution like Ubuntu.

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 3 minutes Read

Setting Up NGINX as a Reverse Proxy for Self-Hosted Applications

Setting Up NGINX as a Reverse Proxy for Self-Hosted Applications When self-hosting applications on a single server, managing ports and access points can become a complex task. NGINX, a lightweight yet powerful web server, is perfect for acting as a reverse proxy to direct traffic to the correct applications and streamline port management. Here’s a guide, based on my years in IT, that simplifies using NGINX to host multiple services.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 4 minutes Read

Self-Hosting Pi-hole with Unbound for Enhanced DNS Privacy

Self-Hosting Pi-hole with Unbound for Enhanced DNS Privacy If you’ve ever been annoyed by constant ads or felt uneasy about who’s monitoring your internet activity, setting up Pi-hole with Unbound on your home network is a game-changer. I can say this is one of the most effective ways to control and enhance privacy in your browsing experience. This guide will walk you through setting up Pi-hole, an ad-blocking DNS server, and pairing it with Unbound to make a fully recursive and self-contained DNS resolver.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 4 minutes Read