How To Disable Nginx On Plesk Nginx


How To Disable Nginx On Plesk Nginx

What Is Nginx?

Nginx is a web server and reverse proxy application that’s similar to Apache but faster and more optimized for high traffic websites. It’s currently very popular, and many web hosting companies have adopted it for their hosting. It’s quite powerful and can handle concurrent requests with ease, but it does have a few disadvantages.

Nginx doesn’t support full .htaccess support, which means you can’t use .htaccess to configure the server or site settings, making traditional caching harder to implement. Nginx can still use PHP caching, but it requires extra work to set up the configuration. Additionally, Nginx has less compatibility with third party applications. For example, it doesn’t work very well with Apache modules such as mod_rewrite or mod_security.

Disable Nginx In Plesk Panel

If you have Plesk Panel installed, then you can easily disable Nginx using your control panel. To do this, log into your Plesk panel, and then click on “Tools & Settings.” Then select “Web Server” from the list of options, and UNcheck the box next to Nginx, then save your changes and restart the web server.

If you have significant traffic or a large website, you may want to consider disabling Nginx and using Apache instead. This will give you more control over how your website is set up, and more compatibility with third-party applications. You may also get faster performance with Apache, since Nginx is optimized for high traffic websites and is more complicated to configure.

Disable Nginx Manually

If you don’t have Plesk Panel installed, then you’ll need to disable Nginx manually. First, you’ll need to login to your web server via SSH, and navigate to the /etc/nginx directory. In this directory, you should see the following two files: nginx.conf and modules-available. The nginx.conf file is the main configuration file for Nginx and you’ll need to edit it to disable the web server.

In the nginx.conf file, look for the line that starts with “server” and change it from “on” to “off.” This will disable the Nginx web server in its entirety. Once you’ve done this, save the file and restart the web server. This will allow Apache to now take control of the server with no further configuration changes.

Replace Nginx With Apache

If you want to use Apache instead of Nginx, then you’ll need to replace Nginx with Apache. First, you’ll need to install Apache onto your web server using either the package manager that came with your server or by downloading it from the Apache website. Once it’s installed, you’ll need to configure the server by editing the httpd.conf file. This file is usually in the /etc/apache2 directory.

Once you’ve edited the httpd.conf file, you’ll need to enable the Apache web server in Plesk Panel. To do this, log into your Plesk panel, and then click on “Tools & Settings.” Then select “Web Server” from the list of options, and check the box next to Apache, then save your changes and restart the web server. This will allow Apache to now take control of the server with no further configuration changes.

Optimize Apache For Performance

If you’ve decided to use Apache for your web server, then it’s a good idea to optimize it for better performance. The easiest way to do this is to install and configure an Apache module called mod_pagespeed. This module will help optimize your website for faster loading times and more efficient use of your web server’s resources.

To install and configure mod_pagespeed, first you’ll need to install it on your web server. This can be done using the package manager that came with your server or by downloading it from the mod_pagespeed website. Once it’s installed, you’ll need to edit the Apache configuration file to configure the module. This can be done by editing the httpd.conf file in the /etc/apache2 directory.

Once you’ve configured the module, save the file and restart the web server. This will allow mod_pagespeed to start optimizing your website for faster loading times and more efficient use of your web server’s resources.

FAQs

Q: Does Nginx Work With Apache Modules?

A: No, Nginx does not work with Apache modules like mod_rewrite or mod_security, though there are some workarounds that make it possible to use them.

Q: Is Nginx Faster Than Apache?

A: Generally speaking, Nginx is faster than Apache for serving static content. However, if you’re using dynamic content or need more control over your server configuration, Apache may be better suited.

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve discussed how to disable Nginx on Plesk Nginx and how to replace it with Apache. We’ve also looked at how to optimize Apache for better performance with the mod_pagespeed module. We hope this article has been helpful in understanding how to configure your web server for maximum performance.

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