Networking
How to build connectors to on-premise services for workflow automation
Streamline workflow automation by connecting on-premises services with ngrok’s secure, efficient connectors for various APIs.
July 24, 2024
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Ingress controller vs. API gateway: A comparison
Ingress controllers and API gateways have some overlapping functionality, and this post helps you know when to use one over the other—or both!
June 20, 2024
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5
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What is port forwarding?
Think of port forwarding as opening a specific "door" on your network to let in and route traffic to specific services. Learn more in this post.
June 17, 2024
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4
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What is VPC peering?
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) peering is a method that allows two VPCs to connect and communicate. Get an overview of VPC peering here.
April 2, 2024
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3
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What is the data plane?
The data plane, a crucial component in modern cloud distributed systems, is responsible for the actual processing of data to accomplish a task based on the routing decisions made by the control plane.
December 18, 2023
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3
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Our next generation firewall project
Read about how we have improved our firewall and created an open-source Firewall Toolkit in the process.
December 7, 2023
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5
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What is global server load balancing (GSLB)?
Understand the basics of GSLB and its benefits, like reducing application latency, supporting disaster recovery, and simplifying IT operations.
October 12, 2023
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3
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