Introduction

Nginx waf is a comprehensive management platform for Nginx and ModSecurity. It provides a user-friendly web interface to manage Nginx configurations, SSL certificates, ModSecurity rules, and monitor server performance.

What is nginx waf?

Nginx waf is designed to simplify the management of Nginx web servers with the following key features:

• Domain Management: Easily add, configure, and manage Nginx domains
• SSL Certificate Management: Automate SSL certificate issuance and renewal with Let's Encrypt
• ModSecurity WAF: Configure and manage Web Application Firewall rules
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor server performance and analyze traffic patterns
• Log Analysis: Analyze access and error logs to identify issues
• Multi-User Support: Manage multiple users with role-based access control

Who is this for?

Nginx WAF is designed for:

• System administrators managing multiple Nginx instances
• DevOps engineers looking for a centralized Nginx management solution
• Security professionals needing to configure ModSecurity rules
• Web developers who want to manage their own Nginx configurations

Key Concepts

Domains

In Nginx WAF, a domain represents a website or application served by Nginx. Each domain has its own configuration, SSL certificates, and settings.

SSL Certificates

Nginx WAF integrates with Let's Encrypt to provide free SSL certificates. It automates the process of obtaining, renewing, and installing certificates.

ModSecurity

ModSecurity is a web application firewall that helps protect your applications from various attacks. Nginx WAF provides an interface to manage ModSecurity rules and configurations.

Performance Monitoring

Nginx WAF collects and displays performance metrics for your Nginx servers, helping you identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.

Next Steps

• Installation Guide - Learn how to install Nginx WAF
• Quick Start - Get up and running quickly