Generally Available: Application Gateway for Containers – Slow start

Slow start is now generally available as a load balancing algorithm in Application Gateway for Containers. This feature improves stability and performance during backend scale-up by gradually increasing traffic to new pods over a configurable time window. 

Algorithm benefits: 

• Smooth scale-up: Avoid sudden traffic spikes that can cause cold-start delays or failures. 
• Improved reliability: Ensure new pods are ready before handling peak load. 
• Predictable performance: Maintain consistent response times during scaling events and rolling updates. 

Learn more: 

• Load Balancing Strategies with Application Gateway for Containers 
• Application Gateway for Containers Overview