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About the HAProxy

HAProxy (High Availability Proxy) is a free, open-source software TCP/HTTP load balancer and reverse proxy that is widely used to improve the performance and reliability of server environments by distributing the workload across multiple servers. Written in C, it is known for its speed, efficiency, and ability to handle very high traffic volumes. HAProxy operates at both Layer 4 (TCP) and Layer 7 (HTTP), offering features like SSL/TLS termination, health checks, detailed logging, content switching, URL rewriting, rate limiting, Gzip compression, and support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. It is a critical component for ensuring high availability and scalability for web applications and services, capable of processing millions of requests per second. HAProxy is actively developed and maintained by Willy Tarreau, a core contributor to the Linux kernel, and is used by many high-profile websites globally. HAProxy Technologies also offers a commercial version, HAProxy Enterprise, with additional features and professional support.