Nginx is a web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy, and HTTP cache. It is known for its performance and scalability. In addition, Nginx is open-source software and is released under the terms of the 2-clause BSD license. Igor Sysoev originally developed it in 2002. Since then, it has become one of the most popular web servers in the world. As of July 2017, Nginx was the world’s second most popular web server, after Apache HTTP Server. Nginx is used on some of the largest websites in the world, including Netflix, Airbnb, Reddit, and Dropbox.
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Having started his career in 1999 as a Desktop Support Engineer, Anto soon changed paths and became a developer. After several years of development experience, he transitioned into a consultant. As an enterprise application consultant for a leading SaaS software provider, Anto specializes in AWS's serverless technologies. By day, Anto focuses on helping customers leverage the power of serverless technologies. By night, he indulges his passion for cloud computing by playing with Python and trying out things that are currently beyond the scope of his work. Sometimes Anto needs help as there are not enough hours at night. So Anto relies on a team of fellow Cloud enthusiasts to help him out. Each one is a Cloud expert in their own right, and Anto takes great pride in helping them learn and grow.
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