Resolved Apache & nginx Settings

[olegos76]

Server operating system version

CentOS Linux 7.9.2009 (Core)

Plesk version and microupdate number

Plesk Obsidian Web Host Edition Version 18.0.50 Update #2

Hello guys.

I am trying to improve overall performance of my site which is:

• a 1-pager music site with few pop-ups and a very little text that changes very rarely.
• streams .mp3 audio files
• serves webp images (in "Additional nginx directives" we have placed a directives that convert any other image format into webp)

But I am very confused about recommended settings per instructions on this page: Apache and Nginx Settings

So in the section "Serve all static content via nginx", on Step 2 it says: "Select the Proxy mode and Smart static files processing checkboxes."
Question 1)
If I am selecting "Proxy" mode, that contradicts with serving by nginx. Is it not? Is it a mis-type or am I not understanding it correctly?

Question 2)
Could anyone please recommend me proper settings for my case (serving webp & .mp3)?
Which of these 4 options should be checked/unchecked?

The goal is to speed up output of images and audio to the user.



Thank you very much!

 

[olegos76]

... also that instructions page have other contradicting statements which makes it unclear what the real default is:

 

[Peter Debik]

When proxy mode is "off", only Nginx processes all content from the website. This is the fastest configuration.

When proxy mode is "on", but neither static file processing options are checked, all traffic is forwarded to Apache and processed by Apache.

When proxy mode is "on", but either static file processing option is checked, Nginx delivers all static files directly, but forwards dynamic requests (php scripts) to Apache.

 

[olegos76]

Thank you very much Peter. I ran some tests and somehow this combination works faster for my site:

Is this normal? Considering everyone around says serving files directly by nginx only (Proxy off) is the fastest solution?

 

[Peter Debik]

It is not normal, but if it works for you then use it.