Damian is a proven authority in complex load balancing and high-availability systems. His expertise is demonstrated through comprehensive guides on Layer 4 vs. Layer 7 mechanisms, GSLB, and advanced configurations (e.g., HAProxy health checks, Proxy Protocol). With more than 15 years of technical experience in Linux operating systems, he is a trusted content creator who focuses on maximizing application performance, resilience, and security. He also loves binge-watching TV.
How many engineers does it take to renew an SSL/TLS certificate? Several, you might joke. But you may not be far wrong!..
There are a few different ways to achieve IP transparency, but one of the most effective is with the help of the great Proxy Protocol...
We all want to protect ourselves from cyberattacks, and any tool that can help us proactively monitor our networks and systems has got to be a good thing, right?..
Here is another example of a more “exotic” Stunnel configuration. Most people, and rightly so, will ask “but why?”. Well, because we can!..
The Apache Log4j utility is commonly used for logging requests by millions of Java applications to log error messages. However, recently the critical vulnerability CVE-2021-44228 was discovered in the Apache Log4j library...
Monitoring your infrastructure is a crucial task, and (regardless of the software you've chosen) requires you to make use of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)...
Although our appliances are absolutely awesome and fun to use, going through the same process many times may become slightly tedious!..
Hidden in data centers around the world, there are millions of load balancers that keep businesses and their applications fully functional 24/7 – making sure users enjoy a seamless and uninterrupted high-quality experience at every single click...
Loadbalancer.org were the original sponsors of the external health check mechanism in HAProxy. We think it's an invaluable tool when you need something a bit special...
