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Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Mar 2, 2021 · Operations

How SLB Works: Exploring Load Balancer Modes and Packet Flows

This article explains the background of Server Load Balancing (SLB), details its three transmission modes—reverse proxy, transparent, and triangle—illustrates packet interactions with TCP and HTTP flows, and provides analysis of each mode using Wireshark captures.

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How SLB Works: Exploring Load Balancer Modes and Packet Flows
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Jan 1, 2021 · Operations

How SLB Works: Reverse Proxy, Transparent, and Triangle Modes Explained

This article explains the background, three transmission modes of server load balancing (SLB), and detailed packet‑capture analysis for reverse‑proxy, transparent, and triangle modes, illustrating how traffic is rewritten and forwarded between clients, the load balancer, and real servers.

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How SLB Works: Reverse Proxy, Transparent, and Triangle Modes Explained
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Dec 4, 2020 · Operations

Understanding SLB: How Reverse Proxy, Transparent, and Triangle Modes Work

This article explains the purpose of Server Load Balancing (SLB), describes its three transmission modes—reverse proxy, transparent, and triangle—detailing packet flows, TCP handshakes, and HTTP interactions captured with Tcpdump and Wireshark, and discusses security considerations for each mode.

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Understanding SLB: How Reverse Proxy, Transparent, and Triangle Modes Work