Sessions enable web servers to identify requests coming from an authenticated user via a unique ID number included in every request made to the server. Session persistence makes sure the same web ...

High Availability (HA) refers to the design and implementation of systems that are operational and accessible without significant downtime. HA systems are engineered to overcome failures automatically ...

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.