MaGe Linux Operations

Oct 25, 2026 · Operations

Layer 4 vs Layer 7 Load Balancing: Choosing LVS, Nginx, and Cloud SLB

This article analyzes load balancing selection between Layer 4 (LVS, cloud NLB) and Layer 7 (Nginx, cloud ALB) through real failure cases, covering core concepts, deployment guides, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to help architects place each function at the right network layer.