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NGINX 1.30 and upstream connection reuse: what to check before upgrading

Illustrated infographic summarizing: NGINX 1.30 changed upstream connection reuse: what to check before you upgrade

NGINX 1.30 reuses HTTP backend connections by default. Audit inherited settings, test older applications, and roll out with clear monitoring and a rollback path.

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