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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.

Description

Squid serves as a caching proxy for web traffic, accommodating protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP among others. By caching commonly accessed web pages, it significantly decreases bandwidth usage and enhances response times. With its robust access control features, Squid functions effectively as a server accelerator. It is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, and operates under the GNU GPL license. Many Internet service providers globally rely on Squid to optimize user web access. By streamlining the data flow between clients and servers, Squid not only boosts performance but also conserves bandwidth by storing frequently accessed content. Additionally, it has the capability to manage content requests through various routing methods, allowing for the construction of cache server hierarchies that maximize network efficiency. Numerous online platforms utilize Squid to substantially improve their content delivery processes. Ultimately, implementing Squid can lead to a notable reduction in server strain and an enhancement in the speed at which content is delivered to users. Its effectiveness in managing web traffic makes it an invaluable tool for both service providers and website owners alike.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Abstract Security
Active Directory
Azure Marketplace
IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud Functions
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Pandora FMS

Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Abstract Security
Active Directory
Azure Marketplace
IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud Functions
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Pandora FMS

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/cloud/load-balancer

Vendor Details

Company Name

Squid

Website

www.squid-cache.org

Product Features

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

CGNAT
Content Redirection
IP Traffic Optimization
Load Balancing
Proxy / Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Server Health Monitoring
Traffic Chaining / Steering
Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Load Balancing

Authentication
Automatic Configuration
Content Caching
Content Routing
Data Compression
Health Monitoring
Predefined Protocols
Redundancy Checking
Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Schedulers

Product Features

Load Balancing

Authentication
Automatic Configuration
Content Caching
Content Routing
Data Compression
Health Monitoring
Predefined Protocols
Redundancy Checking
Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Schedulers

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