Optimizing nginx and php-fpm: From Beginner to Expert to Crazy

nginx and PHP-FPM are the defacto standard when it comes to serving PHP today, rendering the good old LAMP stack superfluous. But how to tune the default settings to match your actual requirements? Preparing this powerful stack for high load situations and monitoring the performance, optimizing the PHP runtime for specific types of requests or hardening the security of your environment – there is much to consider. From low hanging fruits to crazy, this session will show configuration tips for beginners, tweaks for experts and tricks for the insane.