We generally use NGINX with a combination of docker downstream so we have a container running which exposes multiple boards. And in terms on which we are running NGINX directory maps into the ports. So there is a major use case and sometimes we use it for security headers forwarding.
Platform Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
We use it together with AWS, to manage load balancing, topic migration and AV testing.
Pros and Cons
- "It is a very good tool for load balancing."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
We use it together with AWS, to manage load balancing, topic migration and AV testing.
What is most valuable?
We use NGINX for security headers, and as a proxy. It is also a very good tool for load balancing.
What needs improvement?
The contributions I think sometimes take a toll on you like you're going to spend a lot of time on the right contributions. So as a product it is good, but from the development standpoint but if you think about somebody who's not from development background, this won't work. It's not up to speed if you really realize. So the set up process, it's good from a development standpoint. The development was easy to set up because they know that their understanding of the machine that they are going to set it up and take care of everything else.
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For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
How are customer service and support?
I have never used techical support.
How was the initial setup?
Yes, it was pretty easy as far as I remember. So this company, everything was previously set up and we had all the predefined user scripts so even though we had come to set it up from scratch.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Network Administrator at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Stable solution with efficient security management features
Pros and Cons
- "It has the best documentation features."
- "Its technical support could be better."
What is most valuable?
The solution has the best traffic management and security management features. In addition, it has good interface and documentation features. Also, it integrates with other solutions.
What needs improvement?
The solution's technical support could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We plan to increase the solution's usage in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support team is good. Although, sometimes they ask us to provide the configuration file instead of addressing the current technical issue. Most of the time, the error doesn't need a configuration file to resolve it.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
The solution generates a return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is reasonable. Its license renewal costs around R200,000.
What other advice do I have?
The solution requires essential training to understand the functionality. I rate it a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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