16. Load Balancing

Load Balancing

What Is Load Balancing

Load Balancer Role?

What is the role of a Load Balancer?

SOLUTION:
  • Manage incoming requests to a server
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of servers

The Process Of Load Balancing

Load Balancing Benefit - Availability

Ensuring Availability?

How does a load balancer ensure availability?

SOLUTION: Ensuring that all servers in the pool are up and running.

Load Balancing Benefit - Scalability

Scalability?

How does a load balancer ensure scalability?

SOLUTION: When new resources like servers are added to the pool, the load balancer becomes aware of these and starts managing traffic accordingly.