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  • 1.  Difference between webServer and load balancer

    Posted Sat October 22, 2016 05:46 AM

    Hi All,

    Can any one help me in understanding difference between web server and load balancer.

    when webserver routes the requests to cluster members through plug-in why load balancer is required?

     

     

    kalyan.



  • 2.  RE: Difference between webServer and load balancer

    Posted Mon October 24, 2016 04:06 AM

    Hi kalyan,

      Only one question, what happen if you webserver (who is routing your request to cluster members) is down? ;-)
     
      Normally load balancers are in front of your Webservers. They can be software o hardware.
     
      With WAS ND you have licensed Edge Components (software).
     
      Edge Components, Version 8.5.5
      http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSAW57_8.5.5/com.ibm.websphere.edge.doc/lb/welcome_edge.html
     
      Hope this helps. Tell us if you need more support

    Regards



  • 3.  RE: Difference between webServer and load balancer

    Posted Wed October 26, 2016 10:23 AM

    There is also a great webcast for this subject.  It has the diagrams, also talks about Edge Load Balancer Setup and Configurations.   

    "Webcast replay: Administrating and Troubleshooting the WebSphere Edge Load Balancer"
    http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020095



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