PHP UK Conference 2013 - Helgi Thorbjoernsson - Cranking Nginx up to 11

This talk explores the advanced capabilities of Nginx beyond its common use as a web server for static files. The speaker discusses numerous features and configurations, including direct communication with Memcached and Redis, proxy functionality, GeoIP support, and the integration of Lua within the configuration. Additionally, the session highlights enhanced header manipulation techniques and the ability to query databases like Drizzle and Postgres directly. This in-depth examination reveals the untapped potential of Nginx, demonstrating how to significantly enhance its performance and functionality.