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Load balancing concepts

Learn the concepts behind load balancing, whether you are using Cloudflare or another provider.

​​ Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain what load balancing is.
  • Describe the differences between load balancers, pools, and servers.
  • Explain what pool health is and how it affects load balancer traffic.
  • List the different ways your traffic can be routed.


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