Nginx Interview Questions and Answers (2026)
Nginx interview questions and answers: architecture, server blocks, location matching, reverse proxy, load balancing, caching, TLS and debugging.
Nginx interview questions and answers: architecture, server blocks, location matching, reverse proxy, load balancing, caching, TLS and debugging.
Internet and web technology basics: the internet vs the web, URI vs URL, how DNS works, who governs the internet, and how a web page loads.
What an IP address is, how IPv4 and IPv6 work, binary conversion, address classes and CIDR, private ranges, IPv6 shortening rules and the key differences.
What a MAC address is, its format and OUI, MAC address types (unicast, multicast, broadcast), MAC vs IP, how to find yours, randomisation and MAC spoofing.
Network devices and topologies explained: modems, NICs, hubs, switches, routers, gateways and firewalls, plus bus, star, ring, mesh and tree layouts.
Internet and networking basics for beginners: what a network is, LAN, MAN and WAN, how the internet began, how data travels and key protocols.
Kali Linux for beginners: what Kali is, who uses it, its history, key features and tools, system requirements, how to install it safely and learn legally.
How to install Nginx from source on RHEL-family Linux: build tools, download and verify the source, configure modules, compile and run with systemd.
How to install Nginx on CentOS Stream, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux: install the package, open the firewall, manage the service and add server blocks.
How to set up an SSL certificate for Nginx: free Let's Encrypt certificates with Certbot, self-signed certificates with OpenSSL, and a secure TLS config.