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Explain PHP-FPM and Nginx architecture.
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
PHP-FPM manages PHP worker processes while Nginx handles HTTP requests efficiently.
Deep explanation
Nginx serves static content and forwards dynamic requests to PHP-FPM pools. Process management settings directly affect scalability and throughput.
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