Lab Instructions

Web Server Deployment: Nginx

Follow these written lab steps in order. Run one command at a time and verify output before moving on.

Step 1 - Prepare Workspace

Create a dedicated folder for this lesson so all your files and outputs stay organized and easy to review later.

Command

mkdir -p ~/urvan-labs/web-server-deployment-nginx && cd ~/urvan-labs/web-server-deployment-nginx

Expected result: A new lesson folder exists and your terminal path changes to it.

Capture baseline details before changes. This helps you compare what changed after each activity.

Command

pwd && whoami && uname -a

Expected result: You can see your path, current user, and system details.

Run a focused command sequence connected to "Web Server Deployment: Nginx" and inspect output carefully.

Command

ls -la

Expected result: You see directory contents and file detail format.

Validate your result and capture a short evidence note so you can prove the task was completed correctly.

Command

echo "verification complete" > verification.txt && cat verification.txt

Expected result: A verification file is created and printed successfully.

Write what you learned, one mistake you fixed, and one improvement for the next attempt.

Command

echo "lesson reflection: concept, mistake fixed, next improvement" > reflection.txt && cat reflection.txt

Expected result: Your reflection note is saved and readable.