With centralized SSL termination and automated renewals now in place, that time requirement has dropped to nearly zero hours, translating to dozens of hours saved per year.
HAProxy offers exceptional reliability and cost savings by preventing downtime. It features straightforward configuration, responsive support, scalability with load balancing, and advanced traffic management options like VRRP redundancy. Although its open-source nature adds value, it requires more modular design and enhanced logging and monitoring. Dynamic configuration would boost functionality, while improved documentation and a budget-friendly pricing model could increase accessibility.
