REST APIs with Flask and Python - Configuring nginx for Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

This video tutorial guides you through setting up HTTPS on a server using Nginx. It covers creating SSL directories and files, configuring Nginx to handle HTTPS traffic, setting up server blocks, redirecting HTTP to HTTPS, and finalizing the configuration. The tutorial also includes testing the setup and troubleshooting potential issues, ensuring a secure connection between your server and Cloudflare.

What is the first step in setting up Nginx for HTTPS?

• Updating the server software

• Installing a new operating system

• Creating a new domain

• Accessing the server

What directory is created to store SSL certificates and keys?

• /var/www/html

• /var/www/ssl

• /usr/local/ssl

• /etc/nginx/sites-enabled

Which command is used to create the SSL certificate and key files?

• sudo mkdir

• sudo mv

• sudo touch

• sudo cp

On which port does Nginx listen for HTTPS traffic?

• 8443

• 80

• 443

• 8080

What is the purpose of setting the server name in the Nginx configuration?

• To specify the server's IP address

• To set the server's operating system

• To define the domain name for the server

• To configure the server's hardware

What happens to HTTP requests after setting up the redirect in Nginx?

• They are logged for analysis

• They are ignored

• They are redirected to HTTPS

• They are blocked

What is the significance of the 'permanent' keyword in the rewrite rule?

• It logs the requests

• It blocks the requests

• It permanently redirects requests

• It temporarily redirects requests

Which command is used to allow HTTPS traffic through the firewall?

• sudo ufw reload

• sudo ufw allow HTTP

• sudo ufw allow HTTPS

• sudo ufw deny HTTPS

What should you do if the firewall is blocking HTTPS requests?

• Disable the firewall

• Allow HTTPS through the firewall

• Restart the server

• Change the server's IP address

What is the final step to ensure the Nginx configuration is applied?

• Update the server software

• Reload the Nginx service

• Restart the server

• Reinstall Nginx