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# Concepts

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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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