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Step-by-step guide to installing Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04 (now end-of-life). Covers package installation via apt, configuring the ufw firewall to allow HTTP traffic, verifying the service is running with systemd, and an overview of key Nginx directories and configuration files. Also includes basic service management commands (start, stop, restart, reload) and links to follow-up tutorials on server blocks and the LEMP stack.

How To Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

Step 5: Get Familiar with Important Nginx Files and Directories