Nginx has released version 1.30.0, which introduces HTTP/2 upstream support and Early Hints handling, enhancing the performance and security of web infrastructure. The update includes features like Encrypted ClientHello to improve privacy by hiding metadata during TLS handshakes and a default setting that enables keep-alive on proxy connections to reduce overhead during high traffic. Administrators are advised to verify their OpenSSL versions for compatibility with the new features, as some may require manual adjustments. Additionally, stability fixes have been implemented to prevent crashes on Windows and Linux, ensuring a more reliable experience for users
Nginx 1.30.0 released
Nginx has officially released version 1.30.0 to bring HTTP/2 upstream support and Early Hints handling to the stable branch. Security gets a boost with Encrypted ClientHello features that hide more metadata during TLS handshakes without breaking existing setups. Default behavior has shifted to enable keep-alive on proxy connections which reduces overhead during high traffic periods automatically. Administrators should verify their OpenSSL versions before rolling this out since compatibility flags require manual adjustment for some builds.
