Deploying WordPress over Nginx and PHP-FPM

This post highlights advanced deployment resources for setting up WordPress infrastructure from the ground up.

Key installation components include:

• Installing Nginx from package repository or compiling it from scratch
• PHP5, php-mysql, php-fpm, and additional PHP libraries (such as php-gd)
• MySQL or MariaDB database systems
• Configuration of PHP, Nginx, and database services

For those new to WordPress administration, check out the Kick-Ass WordPress Optimization Series on this blog, which provides step-by-step guidance covering virtual server creation through Nginx/PHP-FPM optimization.