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How to connect and manage a Citrix NetScaler in the Loadbalancer ADC Portal
As a NetScaler specialist, they asked me to test the product and share my honest thoughts.
Insights from the load balancer experts
GSLB
The ultimate guide to Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB): Benefits, uses, and configurations
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) enables you to distribute internet or corporate network traffic across servers in multiple locations, anywhere in the world...
GSLB
Active/active for N+1 redundancy and > 1Tbps of ADC throughput
I've been repeatedly asked how our load balancers scale. So, I have decided to write down your options for endlessly scalable, high-performance load balancing...
High Availability
What is a load balancer? A comprehensive guide to load balancing
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...
How to overcome the peculiarities of load balancing Cisco ACI environments
A customer was having challenges deploying load balancers in their Cisco ACI environment. So we set to work finding a solution...
How to (proactively) manage Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities
How to stay on top of any NetScaler vulnerabilities to galvanize your network security...
Open source
See who's really visiting your website: Achieving IP transparency with the Proxy Protocol
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...
Security
Loadbalancer proud to announce ISO 27001:2022 compliance with NQA certification
Loadbalancer is proud to announce that it is now formally ISO 27001 compliant, cementing our position as a market-leader in Application Delivery solutions...
Security
The futility of vulnerability scans: Why they're not worth your time and energy!
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?..
Navigating the complexities of Citrix NetScaler pooled licensing
My objective is to offer an opinion on the complexities of their pooled license and highlight some important considerations to be aware of...
How do you connect your Kemp LoadMaster to the ADC Portal?
Once the Portal has a correctly configured Shuttle, it is then able to securely communicate with your Kemp...
High Availability
Do you really need 5 different ways to back up a load balancer?
Well, do you? After all, everyone likes to have choices, don't they?..
Open source
What is Stunnel and how do you configure it?
Here is another example of a more “exotic” Stunnel configuration. Most people, and rightly so, will ask “but why?”. Well, because we can!..
Have you actually tested that you can restore your Kemp LoadMaster backup?
OK, so I probably should have read the manual first... But what kind of engineer does that?!..
Troubleshooting F5 BIG-IP update issues
F5 BIG-IP is a great product, with great features. The flip side of this, however, is that its complexity means it can require specialist skills to successfully update...
F5 / Citrix / Kemp
How to backup an F5 BIG-IP, without falling victim to some of the potential pitfalls
F5 BIG-IP is a great product, with great features. The flip side of this, however, is that its complexity means it can require specialist skills to successfully deploy and maintain...
How to manage all your load balancers from one simple web based platform
We're super excited to announce the expansion of our portfolio, offering a broader range of Application Delivery solutions; namely our new, vendor-agnostic Application Delivery Platform, the Loadbalancer ADC Portal...
Comparisons
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) i2600 alternatives
There are so many benefits to moving away from the F5 LTM i2600, you'd be crazy not to at least explore your options...
Why are customers switching from VMware NSX to dedicated application load balancers?
VMware's recent acquisition, and the introduction of additional subscription-based licensing costs have led many companies to re-evaluate their options. It's unlikely that many will completely ditch V..
How does the Loadbalancer ADC Portal securely connect to your network?
With mTLS, the client is required to present its certificate to the server (and visa versa). Hence mutual certificate authentication occurs. This double layer of authentication provides an additional layer of protection against impersonation attacks...
Healthcare
How to secure high availability for smaller-scale medical imaging PACS deployments
In the world of medical imaging, where Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) solutions are vital for the storage and management of critical medical imaging data, high availability, even in smaller-scale environments, is imperative...
Performance
How to enable single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) for high-performance load balancing
The single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) interface is an extension to the PCI Express (PCIe) specification. SR-IOV allows a device, such as a network adapter, to separate access to its resources among various PCIe hardware functions...
Storage
Announcing Loadbalancer.org's new partnership with HPE GreenLake
Loadbalancer is frequently recommended by HPE, mainly because they are less complex and easier to work with than some other providers. They add value right from the discovery stage, all the way through to implementation and maintenance...
Comparisons
What load balancer? Compare F5, Citrix, A10, Radware, NGINX, HAProxy Enterprise, AVI Networks, Progress Kemp, and Loadbalancer.org
At the very least, this blog should save you hours of Googling!..
Application Management
Tired of managing large-scale ADC infrastructure? Suffer no more!
Managing lots of disparate load balancers is a complete pain, and an increasing risk to application delivery...
Security
What does HTTPS mean? A beginner's guide
TLS/SSL encryption of your HTTPS data brings a number of significant benefits, leading to a trusted user experience...
How-tos
The pitfalls of backing up and restoring a Citrix NetScaler, and how to overcome them
Citrix NetScaler is a great product, with great features. The flip side of this, however, is that its complexity means it can require specialist skills to successfully deploy and maintain...
How-tos
How to update a Citrix NetScaler, and problems to watch out for
Maintenance, features, or a CVE are all good reasons to upgrade your NetScaler appliance. However, as with any complex task undertaken for the first time, it can get a little confusing...