NGINX reverse proxy

step-by-step setup guide to deploy the front-end application on a server:

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Step 1: Install Apache and Configure Port 8087

1. Install Apache: bash sudo yum install -y httpd
2. Modify Apache's Port Configuration:
   Edit the Apache config file: bash sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf Change the Listen directive: Listen 8087
3. Restart Apache to Apply Changes: bash sudo systemctl restart httpd

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Step 2: Install Nginx and Configure Port 8096

1. Install Nginx: bash sudo yum install -y nginx
2. Modify Nginx Configuration:
   Edit /etc/nginx/nginx.conf: bash sudo nano /etc/nginx/nginx.conf Set Nginx to listen on port 8096: server { listen 8096; location / { proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:8087; proxy_set_header Host $host; proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr; } }
3. Restart Nginx to Apply Changes: bash sudo systemctl restart nginx

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Step 3: Configure Nginx as Reverse Proxy

• The above configuration already sets Nginx as a reverse proxy by forwarding requests on 8096 → Apache (8087).
• Ensure Apache and Nginx are running correctly with: bash sudo systemctl status httpd nginx

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Step 4: Copy Index File to Apache’s Document Root

1. Copy the index.html file from Jump Host: bash scp thor@jump-host:/home/thor/index.html /var/www/html/index.html
2. Set correct permissions: bash sudo chmod 644 /var/www/html/index.html sudo chown apache:apache /var/www/html/index.html

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Step 5: Start and Enable Services

Ensure both servers start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable httpd nginx
sudo systemctl start httpd nginx

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Step 6: Test Configuration

Run:

curl http://<BackupServerIP>:8096

If configured correctly, you should see the index.html content.

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Your Nautilus Backup Server is now set up with Apache (8087) behind Nginx (8096) acting as a reverse proxy. 🚀
Let me know if you need any refinements!