Can we use Azure Front Door instead of Varnish

SreeAz DevOps 20 Reputation points
2023-04-07T21:13:37.4+00:00

Hello We currently have on-premise magneto application that we are planning to migrate to Azure. We are using Varnish as web accelerator to cache the response. When we setup Magento application in Azure, can Azure Front Door be used for that purpose instead of Varnish? Thanks and Regards Sree

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  1. Sedat SALMAN 13,265 Reputation points
    2023-04-09T17:58:03.8266667+00:00

    you can use Azure Front Door as an alternative to Varnish when you migrate your Magento application to Azure. Azure Front Door is a global, scalable entry point that uses the Microsoft global edge network to create fast, secure, and widely distributed web applications. Azure Front Door provides several features

    1. Caching: Similar to Varnish, Azure Front Door can cache content at the edge locations, reducing latency for users and offloading the backend servers.
    2. URL-based routing: Route user requests to different backend pools based on URL paths.
    3. SSL offloading: Terminate SSL connections at the edge locations to reduce the workload on your backend servers.
    4. Custom domain and SSL: Use custom domain names and SSL certificates for your application.
    5. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Protect your application against common web vulnerabilities with Azure Front Door's built-in WAF.

    Please note that while Azure Front Door can replace Varnish in many scenarios, it may not support all the specific caching features and configurations that Varnish offers.

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