TrustRadius Insights for NGINX are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Ease of Configuration: Users have found load balancing easy to configure and install, noting the availability of online guides for assistance. Setting up the system was described as straightforward and not overly complex, allowing users to quickly implement load balancing without extensive technical knowledge.
Flexibility and Scalability: Reviewers appreciate the system's flexibility and scalability, enabling convenient maintenance and easy adaptation to changing requirements. The system's ability to scale effectively has been highlighted by users, who found it accommodating for varying workloads and growth scenarios.
Open-Source Nature: Users have praised the system for its open-source nature, richness in features, stability, and valuable resources for various web-related tasks. The open-source aspect was emphasized as a significant benefit by many reviewers who value the transparency, community support, and customization options it offers.
In our organization, We use NGINX as a reverse proxy and load balancer in our enterprise architecture. We also use NGINX to help improve website security in conjunction with Shape.
Pros
Load balancing
Improved security
Scalability
Cons
Relative complexity when configuring X-Cigna-True-client-IP
Code in a branch can be overwritten by the next comit
Creating a template to support routing to Shape was difficult due to complexity of architecture patterns
Likelihood to Recommend
NGINX is good for load balancing and improved security but is relatively complex to configure.
VU
Verified User
Project Manager in Information Technology (10,001+ employees)
Using NGINX for some Reverse Proxy services for security purposes. Helps to mask the IP address of our true IP Address. Looking to see what more we can do with NGINX like its load balancing function and web functions. <div>
</div><div>Moreover, with the new release of NGINX One. Could see what suits our needs </div>
Pros
Easy to configure
Easy to install
Not complex
Ridiculously easy
A lot of users therefore alotnof guides online
Cons
More functions for windows
Maybe could add replication or sync to the reverse proxy
Likelihood to Recommend
NGINX is good for load balancing and in scenarios where u require a reverse proxy for security
VU
Verified User
Engineer in Product Management (5001-10,000 employees)
Apache web server has replaced by NGINX server. could see potential benefits by using this product instead of apache. Infact its quite convenient to change the configuration sand easily scalable
Pros
flexible maintenance
easily scalable
Cons
SAML idp integration and routing
Likelihood to Recommend
i love to recommend this product to any of the web application or API's