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Description
Inlab Networks has developed BalanceNG, a reliable multithreading software load-balancer.
Available for Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X operating systems, BalanceNG is easy to integrate into data center networks. It offers top quality packet processing performance and makes this the ideal solution for hosting companies, network operators, product designers, and telco product developers.
Inlab Networks' BalanceNG comes with a highly-specialized IP stack for IPv6/IPv4 and an independent active/passive Cluster environment that is based upon VRRP and the "bngsync” session table synchronization protocol.
Description
As the demand on a website or business application escalates, a single server may struggle to handle the entire workload effectively. To address this challenge, organizations implement a technique known as "load balancing," which distributes the workload across multiple servers, thereby preventing any one server from becoming overwhelmed and potentially causing slowdowns, dropped requests, or system crashes. This approach allows for a more equitable distribution of network traffic, reducing the risk of resource overload and subsequent failures. Consequently, the performance and availability of various applications, websites, databases, and other computing resources are significantly enhanced. Additionally, load balancing ensures that user requests are processed efficiently and accurately. From the user's vantage point, load balancing operates subtly between the client and a cluster of servers, guaranteeing that connection requests are handled without any loss. Ultimately, without the implementation of load balancing, applications, websites, databases, and online services would be at a higher risk of failure during periods of increased demand, making it a crucial component for maintaining operational stability. Furthermore, this strategy not only optimizes resource usage but also enhances the overall user experience by minimizing latency and ensuring seamless access to services.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
IBM Cloud
No
IBM Cloud Functions
No
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
No
Integrations
IBM Cloud
Yes
IBM Cloud Functions
Yes
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Yes
Pricing Details
$350 one-time payment
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Inlab Networks
Founded
1991
Country
Germany
Website
load-balancer.inlab.net
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/cloud/load-balancer
Product Features
Load Balancing
Authentication
No
Automatic Configuration
No
Content Caching
No
Content Routing
Yes
Data Compression
No
Health Monitoring
Yes
Predefined Protocols
No
Redundancy Checking
Yes
Reverse Proxy
Yes
SSL Offload
Yes
Schedulers
No
Product Features
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
CGNAT
No
Content Redirection
No
IP Traffic Optimization
No
Load Balancing
No
Proxy / Reverse Proxy
No
SSL Offload
No
Server Health Monitoring
No
Traffic Chaining / Steering
No
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
No
Load Balancing
Authentication
No
Automatic Configuration
No
Content Caching
No
Content Routing
No
Data Compression
No
Health Monitoring
No
Predefined Protocols
No
Redundancy Checking
No
Reverse Proxy
No
SSL Offload
No
Schedulers
No