feat(docker-nginx-loadbalancer): update nginx.conf to include proxy headers

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This pull request updates the nginx.conf file to include the necessary proxy headers for forwarding requests to the API server. This ensures that the correct host, IP, and protocol information is passed along with the request.

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  • Enhanced nginx configuration to include proxy headers for improved information passing and handling.

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This update enhances the nginx configuration for a docker-nginx-loadbalancer setup by incorporating proxy headers within the location / block. The added headers, including Host, X-Real-IP, X-Forwarded-For, and X-Forwarded-Proto, are pivotal for forwarding crucial client information to the backend servers. This adjustment ensures a more informed and efficient load balancing process, improving both the accuracy of client data relay and the overall performance of the server infrastructure.

Changes

File Path	Change Summary
docker-nginx-loadbalancer/nginx/nginx.conf	Added proxy headers Host, X-Real-IP, X-Forwarded-For, X-Forwarded-Proto in location / block

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• docker-nginx-loadbalancer/nginx/nginx.conf (1 hunks)

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docker-nginx-loadbalancer/nginx/nginx.conf (1)

• 19-22: The addition of the proxy headers Host, X-Real-IP, X-Forwarded-For, and X-Forwarded-Proto is a crucial enhancement for ensuring that the original request information is preserved and forwarded to the backend API server. This change aligns with best practices for configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy and enhances the reliability and efficiency of the request forwarding process.

However, it's important to ensure that the backend API server is configured to trust these headers, especially X-Forwarded-For and X-Forwarded-Proto, as they can be manipulated by the client. This is particularly relevant if the API server uses these headers for security decisions or to alter its behavior based on the client's perceived location or protocol.

Ensure the backend API server is configured to correctly interpret and trust these headers, particularly in security-sensitive contexts.

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