Use Cases

Discover how the alb module can solve real-world infrastructure challenges. Each use case describes a common scenario, its benefits, and architectural considerations.

Web Applications

Load balance HTTP/HTTPS traffic for web applications

  • SSL/TLS termination
  • Path-based routing
  • Health checks

API Gateway

Use ALB as an API gateway for backend services

  • Path-based routing to microservices
  • Centralized SSL termination
  • Health checks and failover

Static Content

Serve static content with ALB and S3 or EC2

  • Separate static and dynamic traffic
  • Offload static assets to dedicated targets
  • Improve application performance

Microservices Router

Route traffic to microservices based on path and host

  • Single ingress point for all services
  • Path and host-based routing
  • Independent health checks per service