Task Overview:
This task involved setting up and configuring NGINX on a fresh Ubuntu server, creating a custom HTML page, and ensuring NGINX served the page correctly. It demonstrated my ability to work with basic web server configurations.
Step-by-Step Approach:
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Set Up the Environment:
- I launched a fresh Ubuntu server and ensured it was up-to-date using:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y -
NGINX Installation:
- I installed NGINX by running:
sudo apt install nginx -y
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After installation, I checked the service status to confirm it was running:
sudo systemctl status nginx The default NGINX welcome page confirmed a successful installation.
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Custom HTML Page Configuration:
- I navigated to the NGINX web directory and created a custom HTML file:
sudo nano /var/www/html/index.html
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I added the following content, replacing placeholders with my name and Slack username:
<h1>Welcome to DevOps Stage 0 - Victor Okonkwo/Teetoflame</h1> -
After updating the file, I restarted NGINX to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl restart nginx
- I verified the configuration by accessing the server's IP address in a browser.
Challenges Faced:
- I initially faced a permission issue when editing the
index.htmlfile. This was resolved by usingsudoto gain root access. - Another challenge was ensuring that my custom HTML page overwrote the default NGINX page, which I confirmed by clearing the browser cache.
Learning and Professional Development:
- This task helped me better understand the fundamentals of web server configuration using NGINX. It provided practical experience in deploying a web server, which is essential in DevOps for managing infrastructure and delivering applications.
- By successfully configuring a web server, I improved my confidence in working with Linux and server management tools.
References:
This documentation summarizes the process and reflects my growing expertise in DevOps, particularly in web server configuration.
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