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Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
Active / Active load balancing, do you need it? Oliver Warren
In the load balancing world active/active has multiple meanings. And once you've got that hurdle out the way, you need to then work out whether you actually need it...This blog outlines your options so you can make an informed decision.

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Multi-site Active-Active Splunk SmartStore with NetApp StorageGRID and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Rob Cooper
Here we look at a Splunk SmartStore architecture that utilizes NetApp StorageGRID and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) to provide resilience and HA.

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Choosing the best option to host across multiple locations or data centers Aaron West
There are loads of options available for hosting applications across multiple sites or data centers. But how do you pick the best one for your needs?

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Making the most of GSLB: If you’ve got it, use it Ged Ward
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) enables you to distribute internet or corporate network traffic across servers in multiple locations, anywhere in the world. But why – and when – should you use it?

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Why Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and PlayStation reducing their traffic won’t save the Internet Tom Hopkins
Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Disney and Apple recently began streaming content at lower bit rates - but is it actually improving performance or just good PR?

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Nutanix Ready, a great platform now comes with a certified load balancer. James Loveday
We're pleased to announce that we are now certified as Nutanix Ready. The Enterprise VA range of software load balancers now deliver scalable, reliable and secure application delivery in Nutanix Acropolis. Building upon our existing

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How to design a disaster recovery plan for your cloud infrastructure Gilad Maayan
Disaster recovery is a set of procedures and standards that enterprises follow to quickly recover from the effects of certain negative events. A severe bug that gets shipped with the latest code push, a cyber

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I've finally found a decent reason to use GSLB! Aaron West
Yes, it's the end of an era... after many years arguing that GSLB has no place on a proper load balancer, I've finally found a solid reason to add one to our product. Yes, you read that right! I've officially surrendered and given you a new GSLB to play with...!

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What exactly is a Reverse Proxy? Aaron West
"I don't think we can use your load balancer, because it's not a reverse proxy..." said the slightly confused reseller. Which got me thinking, maybe I should write a blog about the difference

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GSLB — Why Global Server Load Balancers don’t always suck? (Polaris-GSLB) Part 2 Aaron West
In part one we were introduced to Polaris-GSLB which is a cool little open source GSLB solution, we went through a simple use case scenario and discussed the features it supports. In part two of this Blog I’m going to show you how to build Polaris-GSLB on CentOS 7.

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GSLB – Why Global Server Load Balancers don't always suck? (Polaris-GSLB) Aaron West
Here at Loadbalancer.org we’re not known for being huge fans of GSLB solutions as some of our customers may already know and you can see from a previous blog : [GSLB – Why Do Global Server Load Balancers Suck?](http://www.loadbalancer.org/blog/gslb-why-do-global-server-load-balancers-suck)

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Cloud based GSLB made simple with concierge service from Loadbalancer.org Theo Garvey
Anyone who has been watching Loadbalancer.org over the last few years will have noticed the things that we don't like :-). We've made it pretty clear that we don't like load balancing firewalls and we've also been pretty reluctant to turn our load balancers into a GSLB.

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Why do Global Server Load Balancers suck? Malcolm Turnbull
OK, Before the flames start let me state the usual caveat, "GSLBs don't ALWAYS suck, just most of the time". Here at Loadbalancer.org we have toyed with the idea of selling a GSLB (as most of our competitors do), it wouldn't take long...

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