Best of Nginx — September 2024

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   Video

   YouTube·2y

   Proxy vs Reverse Proxy vs Load Balancer | Simply Explained

   Understand the differences between proxies, reverse proxies, and load balancers, and their importance in managing web traffic and security. Real-life analogies help explain their functions and why both cloud load balancers and reverse proxies are often used together for optimal performance and security. The key functionalities such as caching and SSL termination are discussed, alongside practical implementation in environments like Kubernetes.

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   Article

   Nick Janetakis·2y

   Using NGINX Regex Capture Groups to Redirect URL Paths — Nick Janetakis

   This guide explores using NGINX regex capture groups to set up 301 URL redirects, ensuring old URLs still work as intended. It covers examples like changing URL paths and paginated URLs, and explains the syntax and usage of capture groups. Named capture groups are also introduced for better readability.

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