Nginx is a popular web server software that is commonly used to serve static and dynamic content on the internet. When starting Nginx with the “-g” option followed by the configuration option ‘daemon off;’, it instructs Nginx to run in the foreground instead of as a background daemon.
By default, Nginx runs as a daemon in the background, meaning it will start as a separate process and continue running even if the current session or terminal is closed. However, running Nginx in the foreground can be useful for debugging purposes or when you want to monitor the server’s output directly.
Here’s an example of how you can use the query:
$ nginx -g 'daemon off;'
When executed, this command will start Nginx and keep it running in the foreground. You will see Nginx’s output, including any error messages or information logs, directly in your terminal.
It’s important to note that running Nginx in the foreground may not be suitable for production environments where you need the server to continue running even when the terminal is closed. In such cases, it is recommended to start Nginx as a background daemon using the default configuration options.