Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
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Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) is a technique used to distribute traffic across geographically dispersed ______

data centers

Hybrid load balancing combines the features and capabilities of multiple load balancing techniques to achieve the best possible ______

performance, scalability, and reliability

Can improve performance and reduce latency for users by directing them to the closest or best-performing ______

data center

Supports advanced features, such as server health checks, session persistence, and custom ______

<p>routing policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

May require specialized hardware or software, increasing ______

<p>costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) and its pros and cons.

<p>GSLB is a technique used to distribute traffic across geographically dispersed data centers. Pros include load balancing and failover capabilities, improved performance and reduced latency, and support for advanced features. Cons include complexity in setup and management, potential requirement for specialized hardware or software, and limitations of DNS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Hybrid Load Balancing and what does it typically involve?

<p>Hybrid load balancing aims to achieve the best possible performance, scalability, and reliability by combining features and capabilities of multiple load balancing techniques. It typically involves a mix of hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) improve performance and reduce latency for users?

<p>GSLB can improve performance and reduce latency by directing users to the closest or best-performing data center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advanced features supported by Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)?

<p>GSLB supports advanced features such as server health checks, session persistence, and custom routing policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of how a multinational corporation might use Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)?

<p>A multinational corporation might use GSLB to distribute incoming requests for its web applications among several data centers around the world, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for users in different regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following load balancing techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) = Provides load balancing and failover capabilities across multiple data centers or geographic locations Hybrid Load Balancing = Involves a mix of hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pros and cons with the respective load balancing technique:

<p>Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Pros = Provides load balancing and failover capabilities across multiple data centers or geographic locations Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Cons = Can be subject to the limitations of DNS, such as slow updates and caching issues Hybrid Load Balancing Pros = Combines the features and capabilities of multiple load balancing techniques Hybrid Load Balancing Cons = May require specialized hardware or software, increasing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advanced features with the load balancing technique that supports them:

<p>Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) = Supports advanced features, such as server health checks, session persistence, and custom routing policies Hybrid Load Balancing = Supports server health checks, session persistence, and custom routing policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the respective load balancing technique:

<p>Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) = Provides load balancing and failover capabilities across multiple data centers or geographic locations Hybrid Load Balancing = May require specialized hardware or software, increasing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with the respective load balancing technique:

<p>Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Example = A multinational corporation uses GSLB to distribute incoming requests for its web applications among several data centers around the world Hybrid Load Balancing Example = Involves a mix of hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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