Buyer’s Guide to Load Balancing Solutions

This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations seeking to understand and implement load balancing solutions effectively. It outlines the critical role of load balancing technology in ensuring high application availability and performance, especially in the context of modern IT environments that increasingly rely on cloud computing and data-driven solutions. The guide details a step-by-step process for identifying business goals related to application performance and availability, as well as the specific features and capabilities required from a load balancing solution. It emphasizes the importance of understanding application behavior and business requirements to select the appropriate load balancer. Additionally, the guide provides a checklist to help users assess their needs and make informed decisions. Key considerations include infrastructure options, health checking methods, session persistence, scheduling algorithms, encryption features, management capabilities, and security measures. By following the guidance provided, organizations can optimize their application experience and enhance customer satisfaction.