What is Load Balancer as a Service (LBaaS)?

Load Balancer as a Service short for LBaaS is a cloud service that distributes network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and improved application availability. It prevents server overload by evenly directing incoming requests to healthy backend servers. Load balancers use algorithms to optimize resource use, reduce downtime, and enhance user experiences. It is a crucial tool in cloud computing and data centers, ensuring that applications stay responsive during heavy traffic or server issues, essential for modern web services.