Can I utilize the load balancer for my NovaCloud instance? Absolutely, you can seamlessly connect the load balancer to your NovaCloud server. For detailed instructions, refer to our helpful guide here.
What should I consider when deploying a load balancer? You should consider these key factors When deploying a LBaaS: Application Needs: Understand your app’s traffic type, volume, and special requirements. Load Balancer Type: Choose between TCP (Layer 4) or HTTP/HTTPS (Layer 7) load balancing. Algorithm: Select a load balancing algorithm that suits your traffic
How do I decide which load balancer to use for my application? Choosing the right load balancer layer for your applications depends on your specific requirements and the characteristics of your applications. Here’s a general guideline: TCP Load Balancing (Layer 4): Suitable for applications that don’t require deep inspection of application-layer data. Use when
What configurations can I customize for the load balancer? You have the flexibility to customize several aspects of your load balancer’s configuration, including: Port to Listen: Choose the port on which the load balancer listens for incoming traffic. Port Protocols: Define the protocols (TCP or HTTP/HTTPS) used for communication. SSL/TLS Certificate: Configure SSL/TLS certificates
What is SSL/TLS termination and does LBaaS support it? Yes, IP ServerOne’s load balancer fully supports SSL/TLS termination, making the SSL offloading process easier. SSL offloading is the practice of handling the complex task of decrypting encrypted web traffic (HTTPS) at the load balancer before forwarding it to the web servers. This not only
Is there an SLA for load balancers? Yes, IP ServerOne’s Load Balancer as a Service (LBaaS) comes with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing an annual availability of at least 99.95% for your load balancers. This commitment ensures high reliability and uptime for your services, essential for maintaining optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Can I use the load balancer for my applications hosted across both VPC and on-premises locations? Yes, you can utilize LBaaS in a hybrid setup where your application runs in both the cloud (VPC) and on-premises. This is achieved by grouping servers together using IP addresses within the same target group, allowing gradual migration
What are the types of load balancing IP ServerOne provides? IP ServerOne offers both network layer 4 (TCP) and application layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) load balancing. Deploying a load balancer is easy via the customer portal.
Is there a limit on the number of load balancers I can create? Currently, each account is allowed to create up to 5 load balancers, and there is no limit on the number of backend servers you can associate with each load balancer. If you need to increase the load balancer limit, please reach
How do I deploy the load balancer? You have the option to deploy either a Layer 4 (TCP) or a Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) load balancer via our customer portal. Here are guides to assist you in beginning the process. To deploy TCP load balancer To deploy HTTP/HTTPS load balancer