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Linux Load Balancing

What is the best way to load balance LInux servers, web servers, i.e. APache, and databases (MySQL/SQL)?

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For apache a simple DNS load balancing will work fine, all browsers understand that of pne server is down it should try next...
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@gheist - incorrect info.  If a node is down, it will time out.  It will only try the next IP in RR if the client re-submits the request, and it NOT looking at cache.  That requires the TTLs to be set way down.
Much better to use Something like "balance" for linux, haproxy, or Zen LB (separate install, but very good and web interface).