Configuration syntax and common directives
These reference pages provide quick access to common configuration patterns for different server platforms. Each reference includes syntax examples and explains the most frequently used directives.
For detailed explanations and conceptual understanding, see the tutorials.
Virtual host configuration with server_name and listen directives.
URL matching, prefix vs regex, and precedence rules.
proxy_pass, upstream, and header forwarding.
Certificate configuration and secure cipher suites.
root, alias, try_files, and caching headers.
rewrite rules, return directives, and URL manipulation.
VirtualHost containers and name-based hosting.
Per-directory configuration and override options.
RewriteRule, RewriteCond, and URL transformation.
ProxyPass, ProxyPassReverse, and load balancing.
mod_ssl configuration and certificate setup.
Options, AllowOverride, and access control.
createServer, request/response objects, and event handling.
TLS options, certificate loading, and secure servers.
URL parsing, method routing, and pattern matching.
fs.createReadStream, MIME types, and caching headers.
Forwarding requests to upstream servers.
Clustering, graceful shutdown, and signal handling.