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Web Server Administration: Nginx, Apache & IIS

Deploy, secure, monitor and troubleshoot common Linux and Windows web servers.

NginxApacheIISTLS/SSLVirtual HostsReverse ProxyLogs
Admissions Open
₹17,999 Indicative fee — update before production launch

Duration8 Weeks
FormatOnline / Classroom
LevelIntermediate
ScheduleWeekday / Weekend batches
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Course overview

A practical operations course focused on hosting websites and applications. Configure Nginx, Apache and IIS, manage virtual hosts/sites, TLS certificates, reverse proxies, permissions, logs, performance basics and common deployment failures.

What you will be able to do

Deploy websites on Nginx, Apache and IIS
Configure virtual hosts and reverse proxying
Apply TLS and basic hardening
Read web-server logs
Troubleshoot common hosting failures

Curriculum

Web Hosting Foundations1 Week
HTTP/HTTPS
DNS and web hosting flow
Ports and service processes
Apache Administration2 Weeks
Virtual hosts
Modules and permissions
Logs and troubleshooting
Nginx Administration2 Weeks
Server blocks
Reverse proxy
Static and upstream configuration
IIS & TLS1 Week
Sites and application pools
Bindings
TLS certificate concepts
Secure Hosting Capstone2 Weeks
Hardening basics
Monitoring and log review
Multi-site deployment project

Projects you can build

Multi-Site Web Host

Host multiple websites with virtual hosts/server blocks, TLS planning and logging.

Reverse Proxy Deployment

Place Nginx in front of an application service and configure routing and health checks.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior server administration experience?

No. Courses marked Beginner start with core concepts and guided labs. Intermediate courses assume basic operating-system and networking familiarity.

Are the courses practical?

Yes. Each course includes guided labs, troubleshooting exercises and a final infrastructure or administration project.

Can these courses help with system administrator roles?

They are designed to build practical skills used in helpdesk, system administration, server support, infrastructure operations and junior cloud operations roles.

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