Just as bananas and plantains look similar and some recipes might permit the substitution of one for the other, reverse proxies and load balancers share overlapping functionality -- but their ...

A practical guide to server load balancing by a Network World reader. Details server load balancing technologies and applications for systems managers. This piece was contributed by a reader. If you ...

Free load balancers present an excellent opportunity to maximize performance without breaking the budget if you're seeking a solid solution to improve the security and efficiency of your network.