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3.1.4 The Wonderful World of nginx

nginx is a web server, similar to the popular Apache httpd web server. This piece of software is critical to the proper functioning of an ERPNext installation. Ensuring that the configuration of the web server is correct ensures that your installation will work properly and also stays secure, especially if your installation is exposed to the open Internet.

The best place to learn about nginx is on the nginx.org website. At a minimum, an administrator should read the Beginner’s Guide and the Admin’s Guide.