- Extract common HTTPS + Cloudflare + handler bootstrap into new role sys-stk-front-base - Update sys-stk-front-proxy, web-svc-cdn, web-svc-file, web-svc-html to depend on sys-stk-front-base - Add new sys-stk-semi-stateless role combining front-base + back-stateless - Update web-svc-coturn to use sys-stk-semi-stateless and rewrite README/meta with detailed Coturn description - Unify sys-util-csp-cert README heading Ref: ChatGPT conversation https://chatgpt.com/share/68d6cea2-3570-800f-acb3-c3277317f17b
Nginx Static HTML Server
🔥 Description
This role configures an Nginx server to host a static HTML homepage securely over HTTPS. It automates domain configuration, SSL/TLS certificate retrieval using Let's Encrypt, and ensures your site is ready for production with minimal setup.
📖 Overview
Optimized for Archlinux environments, this role provides a lightweight, reliable solution for serving static websites. It automatically configures Nginx to serve files from a predefined directory, sets up secure HTTPS connections, and includes support for .well-known
paths required by ACME challenges.
Key Features
- Static Site Hosting: Serves HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other static files.
- Let's Encrypt Integration: Automatically requests and installs SSL/TLS certificates.
- Simple Root Configuration: Defines a clean webroot with
index.html
support. - Secure by Default: Includes modern SSL headers and best practices via Nginx.
- .well-known Support: Ensures full ACME challenge compatibility.
🎯 Purpose
The Nginx Static HTML Server role provides a simple and efficient method to publish static websites with HTTPS, perfect for personal homepages, landing pages, or small projects.
🚀 Features
- Automatic HTTPS Certificates: Handles secure certificate issuance via Let's Encrypt.
- Minimal Nginx Setup: Clean and optimized default configurations.
- Highly Portable: Works out-of-the-box with minimal variables.
- Local Time Support: Properly displays directory listing timestamps when needed.
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🧑💻 Author Information
Created in 2023 by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach