load balancing

12 Jan 2025

Using HAProxy for TLS Termination in a Docker Container

In today’s cloud-native environments, securing communication between clients and servers is paramount. TLS termination is a common practice where the decryption of incoming TLS connections is handled by a load balancer, offloading this task from backend servers. HAProxy, a reliable and high-performance open-source load balancer, is an excellent choice for this task. In this article, we’ll explore how to set up HAProxy for TLS termination using Docker and Docker Compose.

21 Nov 2024

Deploying a Web Application with HashiCorp Nomad and Traefik

In the world of modern DevOps, deploying and managing applications efficiently is crucial. HashiCorp Nomad is a flexible, easy-to-use orchestrator that can deploy applications across multiple environments. When combined with Traefik, a dynamic reverse proxy and load balancer, you can efficiently manage and route traffic to your web applications. This article will guide you through setting up a simple web application using Nomad and Traefik. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

31 Oct 2024

Infrastructure Scaling During High Demand Events

In today’s digital landscape, businesses often face the challenge of handling high demand events, such as Black Friday sales, product launches, or viral marketing campaigns. These events can lead to sudden spikes in traffic, which, if not managed properly, can overwhelm infrastructure, leading to poor performance or even downtime. This article explores strategies and tools for effectively scaling infrastructure during high demand events to ensure optimal performance and user experience.