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Load Balancing Fundamentals

7 Units34 Lessons
Unit 1

Basics

What is Load Balancing?
Key Components of Load Balancing
Benefits of Load Balancing
Simple Load Balancing Setup Project
Unit 2

Reverse Proxy

Introduction to Reverse Proxies in Load Balancing
How Reverse Proxies Distribute Traffic
Advantages of Reverse Proxies for Scalability
Common Configurations for Reverse Proxies
Real-World Reverse Proxy Implementation Project
Unit 3

Load Balancing Algorithms

How Round-Robin Algorithm Works
Real-World Algorithm Selection Project
Least Connections and Other Dynamic Algorithms
Overview of Common Load Balancing Algorithms
Comparing Algorithm Performance
Unit 4

Configuration and Setup

Software-Based Load Balancer Setup
Hardware Considerations in Configuration
Testing Configurations for Reliability
Basic Configuration Principles
Real-World Load Balancer Deployment Project
Unit 5

Monitoring and Optimization

Troubleshooting Common Issues
Tools for Monitoring Load Balancing
Key Metrics to Track
Optimization Strategies
Real-World Optimization Project
Unit 6

Security in Load Balancing

Security Threats in Load Balancing
Implementing SSL and Encryption
Real-World Secure Load Balancing Project
Advanced Security Best Practices
Access Control and Firewall Integration
Unit 7

Scalability and Performance

Handling High-Traffic Scenarios
Real-World Scalability Implementation Project
Future Trends in Load Balancing
Performance Tuning Methods
Scaling Load Balancing Systems
Unit 7•Chapter 1

Handling High-Traffic Scenarios

Summary

The video discusses scaling a website for high traffic. A single application server can handle limited users, but for millions, horizontal scaling is needed by adding multiple servers. A load balancer, a hardware or software device, is placed between users and servers to intercept incoming traffic and distribute it across the available servers, ensuring efficient handling of requests.

Concept Check

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What advanced technique uses consistent hashing for load balancing in high-traffic environments?

In high-traffic scenarios, how does horizontal scaling improve system resilience?

What is the primary benefit of using CDNs in handling high-traffic websites?

How does rate limiting help mitigate risks in high-traffic API scenarios?

What role does circuit breaking play in microservices during high-traffic events?

Which load balancing algorithm is best for minimizing server load in high-traffic scenarios?

What primary benefit does caching provide in high-traffic web applications?

In high-traffic scenarios, how does horizontal scaling improve performance?

Which CDN feature is crucial for handling global high-traffic events?

What is the main drawback of using synchronous processing in high-traffic APIs?

What is the primary function of a load balancer in high-traffic scenarios?

Why use horizontal scaling for high-traffic websites?

How does a load balancer prevent server saturation?

In high-traffic, what limits vertical scaling?

What role does a load balancer play in IBM Cloud?

NextReal-World Scalability Implementation Project