Nginx is an open-source web server that is mainly used as a reverse proxy or HTTP cache. It functions as a reverse proxy server by directing web traffic to particular servers and is mainly used for security and load balancing. It can also function independently as a web server. Features: It is easy to configure with the main aim to serve static web content or to act as a proxy server. It can be deployed to serve dynamic content on the network using FastCGI, SCGI handlers for scripts, WSGI application servers, or Phusion Passenger modules, as well as it can act as a software load balancer. It makes use of an asynchronous event-driven approach, rather than threads, to manage requests. Its modular event-driven architecture has the ability to offer predictable performance under high loads. Key Characteristics: Reverse proxy with caching IPv6 FastCGI support with caching TLS/SSL with SNI WebSockets Handling of static files, index files, and auto-indexing Load balancing This product has charges associated with it for seller support and pre-installed MySQL database ready to install out of the box.