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Description
FortiGSLB efficiently and securely provides applications across various locations. A crucial aspect of designing and implementing internet-driven services for both enterprise and carrier networks is horizontal scalability. Organizations need the capability to swiftly and conveniently incorporate additional network resources and launch cloud-based applications to maintain business continuity and facilitate effective disaster recovery in case of server or data center failures. However, unreliable internet connectivity or security can hinder these initiatives significantly. Lacking such adaptability often compels businesses to invest in larger and more powerful hardware solutions to tackle capacity issues, resulting in higher expenses and an increase in total cost of ownership (TCO) without effectively solving problems related to failover and service availability. Ultimately, finding a balance between performance and cost efficiency remains critical for organizations striving to meet growing demands.
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
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Alibaba Cloud ARMS
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Aviatrix
Yes
DivvyCloud
Yes
ExtremeCloud IQ
Yes
FortiClient
Yes
FortiEDR
Yes
FortiGate NGFW
Yes
FortiSIEM
Yes
FortiTrust Identity
Yes
Integrations
Alibaba Cloud ARMS
No
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Aviatrix
No
DivvyCloud
No
ExtremeCloud IQ
No
FortiClient
No
FortiEDR
No
FortiGate NGFW
No
FortiSIEM
No
FortiTrust Identity
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
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
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
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Fortinet
Founded
2000
Country
United States
Website
www.fortinet.com/products/application-delivery-controller/fortiadc
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/cloud/load-balancer
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
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