it is usually installed in the /etc/nginx directory.

Within this directory

there are several subdirectories that hold various configuration files

logs

and other resources. The main configuration file for nginx is typically located at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. This file contains the global configurations for the web server

such as server blocks

proxy settings

and log formats.

In addition to the main configuration file

nginx also uses individual configuration files for each website or application that it serves. These configuration files are usually stored in the /etc/nginx/sites-available directory and are then symlinked to the /etc/nginx/sites-enabled directory to be activated.

nginx also stores its error logs

access logs

and other log files in the /var/log/nginx directory. These logs can be useful for troubleshooting issues with the web server or monitoring its performance.

Overall

the default installation location of nginx is designed to keep its configuration files

logs

and resources organized and easily accessible for administrators. By following the standard conventions for file locations

nginx makes it easier for users to manage and maintain their web server configuration.