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BFE

Enterprise-level layer 7 load balancer and traffic routing engine in Go.

LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Multi TenantLayer7Load BalancerReverse ProxyTraffic ManagementGolang
Overview

Why consider BFE?

BFE is an open-source, enterprise-grade Layer 7 load balancer and reverse proxy written in Go. It handles multi-tenant traffic routing, dynamic TLS termination, and DDoS filtering for massive internet traffic.

Guided learning

Learn BFE by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of BFE

BFE (Baidu Front End) is a CNCF Sandbox project designed for carrier-scale traffic switching. Written entirely in Go, it features condition-based routing rules, advanced security filters, and high-concurrency connection pools.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name bfe \
3 -p 8080:8080 -p 8443:8443 \
4 bfenetworks/bfe:latest

BFE is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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BFE FAQs

BFE is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

BFE is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

BFE is listed as an alternative to Envoy. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.