NGINX /etc/nginx/nginx.conf.default

Authentic ๐Ÿ“‹ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Plow) 118 lines

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Plow)
Also compatible:
CentOS Stream 9 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (Ootpa)
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File Info

Size
118 lines
MD5
3a0b1f2d0a5734fe3200a48703bafed2
SHA256
95363d79620c1b3eb6951711b6630a411f147bc9197bc91442c0605cf6688e46

Quick Commands

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/3a0b1f2d0a5734fe3200a48703bafed2?hint=nginx.conf.default
wget:
wget -O nginx.conf.default https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/3a0b1f2d0a5734fe3200a48703bafed2?hint=nginx.conf.default
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf.default
#user  nobody;
worker_processes  1;

#error_log  logs/error.log;
#error_log  logs/error.log  notice;
#error_log  logs/error.log  info;

#pid        logs/nginx.pid;


events {
    worker_connections  1024;
}


http {
    include       mime.types;
    default_type  application/octet-stream;

    #log_format  main  '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] "$request" '
    #                  '$status $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
    #                  '"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for"';

    #access_log  logs/access.log  main;

    sendfile        on;
    #tcp_nopush     on;

    #keepalive_timeout  0;
    keepalive_timeout  65;

    #gzip  on;

    server {
        listen       80;
        server_name  localhost;

        #charset koi8-r;

        #access_log  logs/host.access.log  main;

        location / {
            root   html;
            index  index.html index.htm;
        }

        #error_page  404              /404.html;

        # redirect server error pages to the static page /50x.html
        #
        error_page   500 502 503 504  /50x.html;
        location = /50x.html {
            root   html;
        }

        # proxy the PHP scripts to Apache listening on 127.0.0.1:80
        #
        #location ~ \.php$ {
        #    proxy_pass   http://127.0.0.1;
        #}

        # pass the PHP scripts to FastCGI server listening on 127.0.0.1:9000
        #
        #location ~ \.php$ {
        #    root           html;
        #    fastcgi_pass   127.0.0.1:9000;
        #    fastcgi_index  index.php;
        #    fastcgi_param  SCRIPT_FILENAME  /scripts$fastcgi_script_name;
        #    include        fastcgi_params;
        #}

        # deny access to .htaccess files, if Apache's document root
        # concurs with nginx's one
        #
        #location ~ /\.ht {
        #    deny  all;
        #}
    }


    # another virtual host using mix of IP-, name-, and port-based configuration
    #
    #server {
    #    listen       8000;
    #    listen       somename:8080;
    #    server_name  somename  alias  another.alias;

    #    location / {
    #        root   html;
    #        index  index.html index.htm;
    #    }
    #}


    # HTTPS server
    #
    #server {
    #    listen       443 ssl;
    #    server_name  localhost;

    #    ssl_certificate      cert.pem;
    #    ssl_certificate_key  cert.key;

    #    ssl_session_cache    shared:SSL:1m;
    #    ssl_session_timeout  5m;

    #    ssl_ciphers  HIGH:!aNULL:!MD5;
    #    ssl_prefer_server_ciphers  on;

    #    location / {
    #        root   html;
    #        index  index.html index.htm;
    #    }
    #}

}

How to Install NGINX

Alpine Linux

sudo apk add nginx

Debian

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

sudo yum install nginx

Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Configuration File Location

File Path
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf.default
Directory
/etc/nginx/
Significance
System-wide configuration directory
Description
Files in /etc/ contain system-wide configuration settings that affect all users.

Complete NGINX Configuration Guide

What is nginx.conf.default?
Get the authentic, unmodified 'nginx.conf.default' configuration file from a fresh Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Plow) installation. This is the exact default NGINX configuration that ships with the official package, perfect for restoring corrupted configs or understanding baseline settings.
Technical Details
Located at '/etc/nginx/nginx.conf.default', this 118-line file contains the production-ready directives for HTTP server blocks, SSL/TLS termination, gzip compression, and worker process optimization. Essential for web servers, reverse proxies, load balancers, and API gateways serving millions of requests.
Common Configuration Question
How do you configure NGINX for optimal performance, security, and scalability on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9?
Why Use This Configuration?
This original configuration provides the foundation for high-performance web serving. Includes security headers, SSL best practices, and performance optimizations. Critical for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and web developers building production infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use this nginx.conf.default file?

Use this original configuration file when you need to restore NGINX to its default state after misconfiguration, during fresh installations, or as a baseline for customization. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting when your current config isn't working properly.

How do I restore NGINX to default settings?

Download this file and replace your current configuration at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf.default. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the NGINX service to apply the changes.

Is this nginx.conf.default file secure for production use?

This is the factory-default configuration that ships with NGINX on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Plow). While it provides a secure baseline, you should review and customize security settings based on your specific production requirements and compliance needs.

What's the difference between this and other OS versions?

This configuration is specifically from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Plow). Different operating systems and versions may have slightly different default settings, security patches, or feature availability. Check the compatibility section above for other OS versions.

Can I use this configuration file for NGINX troubleshooting?

Yes, this original configuration is excellent for troubleshooting. Compare it with your current settings to identify modifications that might be causing issues, or temporarily replace your config with this one to isolate problems.