Why might Traefik Ingress controller use dynamic configuration instead of static configuration unlike Nginx?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15

Kubernetes - Ingress

ABecause Nginx does not support SSL termination

BBecause Traefik requires manual reloads for every config change

CBecause Traefik automatically discovers services and updates routes without reloads

DBecause Traefik cannot handle multiple hosts in one Ingress

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Traefik dynamic config
Traefik uses dynamic configuration to discover services and update routing on the fly without reloads.
Step 2: Compare with Nginx behavior
Nginx typically requires reloads to apply config changes; Traefik avoids this for smoother updates.
Final Answer:
Because Traefik automatically discovers services and updates routes without reloads -> Option C
Quick Check:
Traefik dynamic config = auto discovery and no reloads [OK]

Quick Trick: Traefik updates routes dynamically without reloads [OK]

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