# Networking Patterns

## Infrastructure Setup
- **Reverse proxy** configuration (Nginx/Traefik)
- **Load balancing** strategies and health checks
- **SSL/TLS termination** and certificate management
- **Network segmentation** and VLANs

## Service Discovery
- **DNS-based** service resolution
- **Container networking** with Docker networks
- **Service mesh** patterns for microservices
- **API gateway** implementation

## Security Patterns
- **Firewall rules** and port management
- **VPN setup** for remote access
- **Zero-trust networking** principles
- **Network monitoring** and intrusion detection

## Performance Optimization
- **CDN integration** for static assets
- **Connection pooling** and keep-alives
- **Bandwidth management** and QoS
- **Caching strategies** at network level

## Related Documentation
- Examples: `/examples/networking/nginx-config.md`
- Examples: `/examples/networking/vpn-setup.md`
- Examples: `/examples/networking/load-balancing.md`
- Reference: `/reference/networking/troubleshooting.md`
- Reference: `/reference/networking/security.md`