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Server Load balancing using Cisco Content Switching
I am trying to load balance between 4 web servers using Cisco Content Switch (CSS) hardware and software. I have put the configuration in place for the frontend, and backend side of the CSS, and have configured the circuits, and interface VLAN on the CSS.
What I would like to know is whether I need to configure "IP Redundant-interface" as VRRP for the servers.
What I would like to know is whether I need to configure "IP Redundant-interface" as VRRP for the servers.
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In my environment I have two CSS pairing between each other. I thought that two CSS pairing together for redundancy will use the commands below:
"ip virtual-router" and "ip redundant-vip" ?
I also thought that servers loadbalancers will use the command " ip redundant-interface" for redundancy between each other?
In my environment I use the three commands above, and I am pretty much confuse about the whole thing. I tried to ask techies around, and read the Cisco manuals on CSS, but no one seems to have a pretty good idea how to explain it in a clear and concise way.
"ip virtual-router" and "ip redundant-vip" ?
I also thought that servers loadbalancers will use the command " ip redundant-interface" for redundancy between each other?
In my environment I use the three commands above, and I am pretty much confuse about the whole thing. I tried to ask techies around, and read the Cisco manuals on CSS, but no one seems to have a pretty good idea how to explain it in a clear and concise way.
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cstosgale,
You are right by saying that this is advanced stuff. Unfortunately they aren't many people around who understand the concept.
I have increased the point to 500 due to complexity.
I am now going to digest the document you sent from the cisco web site, and also look at your solution, and see how it goes down. Once the concept is clear I will accept your solution as final which is very helpful.
I will speak to you or other expert sometime tomorrow.
You are right by saying that this is advanced stuff. Unfortunately they aren't many people around who understand the concept.
I have increased the point to 500 due to complexity.
I am now going to digest the document you sent from the cisco web site, and also look at your solution, and see how it goes down. Once the concept is clear I will accept your solution as final which is very helpful.
I will speak to you or other expert sometime tomorrow.
only if you have more than one content switch. VRRP is for redundancy between content switches. However, I would strongly recommend aving at least two content switches as otherwise you will still have a single point of failure!