API Gateway

The API Gateway acts as a reverse proxy, providing a unified access point for backend services. It allows you to import backend service definitions, create and configure upstream APIs, map and process requests, monitor service health, and transfer API Gateway configurations between servers. These features enable secure and efficient integration between client applications and backend systems.

This diagram illustrates the terminology used throughout the documentation. The upstream APIs/endpoints are interfaces accessible to client applications, while the downstream endpoints/services represent access to backend systems. Terminology containing API and upstream refers to the client interface, whereas service and downstream refer to the backend interface.