Cloud Load Balancing

Cloud Load Balancing

It is the process of broadcasting incoming traffic among different cloud-hosted servers. This technology manages and distributes traffic in a dynamic and flexible manner by utilizing the power of cloud computing. Cloud Load Balancing is a good choice for organizations that need scalable and elastic infrastructure to handle variable traffic levels with ease....

On-premises Load Balancing

It includes dividing incoming traffic among various servers located on-premises within an organization’s data center. This strategy gives organizations complete control over their infrastructure and allows them to optimize server performance and availability. On-premises Load Balancing is an excellent choice for businesses that need complete control over their infrastructure owing to regulatory observation, security, or other reasons....

Difference between Cloud Load Balancing and On-premises Load Balancing

Feature Cloud Load Balancing On-premises Load Balancing Deployment Model Cloud-based load balancing solution runs in the cloud On-premises load balancing solution runs on local infrastructure Flexibility Great flexibility as it has the ability to adjust resources as needed Limited flexibility as resources are tied to on-premises infrastructure Scalability It allows increased traffic handling so highly scalable It has a finite amount of resources so less scalable Cost It is a pay-as-you-go pricing model It requires upfront capital expenditure and maintenance costs Integration It is easy to integrate with other cloud-based services and applications It is complex sometime to integrate with other cloud-based services Support It provides cloud service provider support reducing the burden on internal staff The organization is responsible for providing support Accessibility It can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection It has limited accessibility based on the physical location Advantage It offers greater scalability, flexibility, and accessibility, with reduced upfront costs and easy integration  It provides greater control and customization with potentially higher reliability and uptime guarantees. Disadvantage It has limited customization options and potentially higher security risks It has limited scalability and accessibility based on the physical location...