What is F5 NGINX?
NGINX is a highly versatile, open-source HTTP server and reverse proxy that has become a trusted choice for millions of websites and applications worldwide. Developed by Igor Sysoev, NGINX has established itself as a powerful and efficient tool for managing web traffic, with the ability to serve or proxy over 30 of the top million busiest sites on the internet as of January 2018
Highlights
- Open-source and free to use, with a large and active community contributing to its development
- High-performance architecture designed to handle high-traffic loads and deliver content quickly
- Versatile functionality as both an HTTP server and a reverse proxy, enabling a wide range of use cases
- Extensive support for various protocols and technologies, including HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, and more
- Widely adopted by large enterprises, including companies like Netflix, Starbucks, and McDonald's, for its reliability and scalability