Modernize Beyond NGINX
Move from legacy NGINX configurations to a Kubernetes-native Envoy Gateway platform with declarative APIs, enterprise plugins, and seamless application traffic management.
Why teams leave NGINX Plus
Per-instance subscription
NGINX Plus bills per instance. Envoy Gateway removes the subscription cost entirely.
Imperative config files
NGINX config is file-based and imperative. Gateway API is declarative and Kubernetes-native.
Limited dynamic routing
Envoy Gateway supports dynamic, programmable routing without reloads.
Fragmented observability
Envoy Gateway ships native metrics and tracing out of the box.
The migration path
Assess & inventory
Catalog NGINX server blocks, upstreams, and Plus-specific modules.
Map configuration
Translate server blocks and location rules into Gateway API HTTPRoutes.
Pilot & validate
Mirror traffic to Envoy Gateway to confirm routing and header behavior.
Cutover & decommission
Switch DNS/load balancer targets to Envoy Gateway and retire NGINX Plus licenses.
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