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Global Server Load Balancing with NS1 and NGINX Plus Global server load balancing (GSLB) is the practice of balancing load (connections or requests) across two or more distinct data centers or points of presence (PoPs). It is used to achieve several goals: Improving high availability (HA) – Route traffic away from a failed data center to operational ones. Reducing latency –Route each client to the data center that is closest to it. Improving performance by balancing load – Route connections to the data center that has the most capacity. Managing cost –Route traffic to the lowest‑cost data center. Most commonly used in a ‘cloud‑bursting’ scenario, when a higher‑cost data center is brought online only when its capacity is required. GSLB is generally implemented by managing the DNS resolution process; when a client makes a DNS lookup, it is given one or more IP addresses [ more… ]

NGINX Conf 2019 Day 2: Empowering the Full Range of Today’s Architectures Day 1 at NGINX Conf 2019 in Seattle was packed with insights into how the application landscape is evolving, and how F5 and NGINX are coming together to create the industry’s most comprehensive offering for app delivery, from code to customer. On Day 2, F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou kicked things off, reiterating F5’s commitment to continuing NGINX’s strong legacy of open source contribution while bringing new innovations to market that combine the best the companies have to offer. The rest of the morning’s sessions featured a lineup of experts and special guests, with product demos and customer case studies outlining the scope of NGINX’s accomplishments over the past year. Here are three of my key takeaways from Day 2. Takeaway #1: With NGINX, F5 Is Investing in the Open Source Community [ more… ]