Routing: Apache httpd
Explore how to configure Apache httpd to act as a reverse proxy and load balancer within a microservices architecture. Understand its integration with Consul for service discovery, enabling unified access through a single URL while distributing traffic efficiently. This lesson highlights the benefits of using established software for routing and load balancing in microservices.
We'll cover the following...
We'll cover the following...
Introduction #
The Apache httpd server is one of the most widely used web servers. There are modules that adapt the server to different usage scenarios. In the example, modules are configured that turn Apache httpd into a reverse proxy.
Reverse proxy #
While a conventional proxy can be ...