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Description

As the demand on a website or business application escalates, a single server may struggle to handle the entire workload effectively. To address this challenge, organizations implement a technique known as "load balancing," which distributes the workload across multiple servers, thereby preventing any one server from becoming overwhelmed and potentially causing slowdowns, dropped requests, or system crashes. This approach allows for a more equitable distribution of network traffic, reducing the risk of resource overload and subsequent failures. Consequently, the performance and availability of various applications, websites, databases, and other computing resources are significantly enhanced. Additionally, load balancing ensures that user requests are processed efficiently and accurately. From the user's vantage point, load balancing operates subtly between the client and a cluster of servers, guaranteeing that connection requests are handled without any loss. Ultimately, without the implementation of load balancing, applications, websites, databases, and online services would be at a higher risk of failure during periods of increased demand, making it a crucial component for maintaining operational stability. Furthermore, this strategy not only optimizes resource usage but also enhances the overall user experience by minimizing latency and ensuring seamless access to services.

Description

NGINX Open Source is the web server that supports over 400 million websites globally. Built upon this foundation, NGINX Plus serves as a comprehensive software load balancer, web server, and content caching solution. By opting for NGINX Plus instead of traditional hardware load balancers, organizations can unlock innovative possibilities without being limited by their infrastructure, achieving cost savings of over 80% while maintaining high performance and functionality. It can be deployed in a variety of environments, including public and private clouds, bare metal, virtual machines, and container setups. Additionally, the integrated NGINX Plus API simplifies the execution of routine tasks, enhancing operational efficiency. For today's NetOps and DevOps teams, there is a pressing need for a self-service, API-driven platform that seamlessly integrates with CI/CD workflows, facilitating faster app deployments regardless of whether the application utilizes a hybrid or microservices architecture, which ultimately streamlines the management of the application lifecycle. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, NGINX Plus stands out as a vital tool for maximizing agility and optimizing resource utilization.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Akto No 
Authelia No 
Backdrop CMS No 
BitNinja No 
Dash No 
Deep Log Analyzer No 
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller No 
HoverNotes No 
IBM Cloud Functions Yes 
Kubernetes No 
NetThunder No 
RAD Security No 
Rocket.net No 
Rustless No 
Sematext Cloud No 
Splunk Enterprise Security No 
Stackreaction No 
Traceable No 
Virtarix No 
gopaddle No 

Integrations

Akto Yes 
Authelia Yes 
Backdrop CMS Yes 
BitNinja Yes 
Dash Yes 
Deep Log Analyzer Yes 
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller Yes 
HoverNotes Yes 
IBM Cloud Functions No 
Kubernetes Yes 
NetThunder Yes 
RAD Security Yes 
Rocket.net Yes 
Rustless Yes 
Sematext Cloud Yes 
Splunk Enterprise Security Yes 
Stackreaction Yes 
Traceable Yes 
Virtarix Yes 
gopaddle Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/cloud/load-balancer

Vendor Details

Company Name

F5

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

nginx.org

Product Features

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

CGNAT No 
Content Redirection No 
IP Traffic Optimization No 
Load Balancing No 
Proxy / Reverse Proxy No 
SSL Offload No 
Server Health Monitoring No 
Traffic Chaining / Steering No 
Web Application Firewall (WAF) No 

Load Balancing

Authentication No 
Automatic Configuration No 
Content Caching No 
Content Routing No 
Data Compression No 
Health Monitoring No 
Predefined Protocols No 
Redundancy Checking No 
Reverse Proxy No 
SSL Offload No 
Schedulers No 

Product Features

API Management

API Design No 
API Lifecycle Management No 
Access Control No 
Analytics No 
Dashboard No 
Developer Portal No 
Testing Management No 
Threat Protection No 
Traffic Control No 
Version Control No 

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

CGNAT No 
Content Redirection No 
IP Traffic Optimization No 
Load Balancing No 
Proxy / Reverse Proxy No 
SSL Offload No 
Server Health Monitoring No 
Traffic Chaining / Steering No 
Web Application Firewall (WAF) No 

Application Server

Admin Console No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Application Security No 
Multi-Application Support No 
Multiple Environment Support No 
Open Standards Compliance No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
User Management No 

Load Balancing

Authentication Yes 
Automatic Configuration Yes 
Content Caching Yes 
Content Routing Yes 
Data Compression Yes 
Health Monitoring Yes 
Predefined Protocols Yes 
Redundancy Checking Yes 
Reverse Proxy Yes 
SSL Offload Yes 
Schedulers Yes 

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