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Load Balancing

Load Balancing is the process of distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed. This technique enhances the availability, reliability, and performance of applications by efficiently managing incoming requests and distributing workloads evenly. Load balancers can be hardware-based or software-based, and they play a crucial role in optimizing resource use, reducing response times, and avoiding overloads.
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What are the benefits of load balancing?
The benefits of load balancing include enhanced availability, reliability, performance, optimized resource use, reduced response times, and prevention of server overloads.
How do load balancers work?
Load balancers work by distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers, ensuring that no single server becomes overwhelmed and that requests are managed efficiently.
What is the difference between hardware and software load balancers?
Hardware load balancers are physical devices dedicated to load balancing, while software load balancers are programs running on standard servers, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness.