Why Load Balancing Matters: Understanding DNS, Hardware, and Software Strategies

This article explains the origins, types, and inner workings of load balancing—including DNS, hardware, and software solutions—covers the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) architecture, netfilter fundamentals, and compares DR, NAT, and Tunnel modes with their advantages, drawbacks, and ideal use cases.

DR ModeLVSLinux

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Why Load Balancing Matters: Understanding DNS, Hardware, and Software Strategies

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Jan 26, 2021 · Operations

Understanding Load Balancing: From DNS to LVS and Its Modes Explained

This article explains the evolution of load balancing, compares DNS, hardware, and software approaches, details the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) architecture, its integration with netfilter, and walks through the DR, NAT, Tunnel, and FullNAT modes with their advantages, drawbacks, and typical use cases.

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Understanding Load Balancing: From DNS to LVS and Its Modes Explained