Summary
Configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy for our architecture introduces a lot of advantages in terms of loading speeds and server load as well as overall reliability, since you can use multiple backends. However, a few obstacles might stand in your way, especially if you are running control panel software solutions to manage your services. Moreover, you do not get to make the most of Nginx as you are not using it for all your requests.
If you are seeking to find an even more efficient solution, you may want to look into completely replacing Apache with Nginx. The next chapter will detail this process, step by step, from virtual hosts to rewrite rules and FastCGI.
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