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Description

A versatile web application server that integrates multiple layers of the standard application stack into a single entity, NGINX Unit streamlines the architecture for web applications and APIs. This universal platform acts as a foundational element for any web structure, accommodating everything from large-scale enterprise solutions to personal websites. It excels not only in simplifying contemporary microservices setups but also in updating older, monolithic systems. Developed by the original team behind NGINX, NGINX Unit is built on a completely new open-source codebase. Its design leverages knowledge gained from more than ten years of operating the most widely used web server globally. In contrast to the traditional NGINX web server, which typically functions as a reverse proxy for web applications, NGINX Unit is capable of executing application code directly. This unique capability makes it an attractive choice for developers looking to enhance performance and efficiency.

Description

Tengine, developed by Taobao, the largest e-commerce platform in Asia, is a web server that builds upon the Nginx HTTP server and boasts a range of advanced capabilities. This server has demonstrated exceptional stability and efficiency, serving some of the top 100 websites globally, including its parent site Taobao and tmall. Since becoming an open-source project in December 2011, Tengine has continued to thrive, with ongoing development led by a dedicated team composed of core members from Taobao, Sogou, and various other internet firms. The project fosters community involvement, encouraging contributions from developers everywhere. Notably, Tengine retains all features from Nginx-1.17.3, ensuring full compatibility with its predecessor. It supports the connect HTTP method for forward proxying and offers enhanced operational monitoring capabilities, including asynchronous logging, rollback features, DNS caching, and memory usage tracking. Furthermore, Tengine optimizes performance by allowing unbuffered uploads directly to HTTP and FastCGI backend servers, effectively reducing disk I/O operations. In addition, it incorporates multiple load balancing techniques, such as consistent hashing, session persistence, and upstream health checks, making it a robust choice for modern web applications. Overall, Tengine is an essential tool for developers seeking a reliable and feature-rich web server solution.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

NGINX Yes 
Ansible Yes 
Azure Marketplace Yes 
Certbot Yes 
Docker Yes 
Domotz Yes 
Go Yes 
JSON Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Netdata No 
Node.js Yes 
PHP Yes 
Perl Yes 
Python Yes 
Ruby Yes 
SPanel Yes 
Termal OS Yes 

Integrations

NGINX Yes 
Ansible No 
Azure Marketplace No 
Certbot No 
Docker No 
Domotz No 
Go No 
JSON No 
Java No 
JavaScript No 
Kubernetes No 
Netdata Yes 
Node.js No 
PHP No 
Perl No 
Python No 
Ruby No 
SPanel No 
Termal OS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
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) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NGINX

Founded

2011

Country

United States

Website

www.nginx.com/products/nginx-unit/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tengine

Founded

2011

Website

tengine.taobao.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 

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 

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