EA-STD-032 Network Load Balancing

Architectural Classification

Technology \ Networks \ Security

Standard Specification

Greater application availability can be gained by distributing server workload to be distributed over multiple servers. This is achieved by utilising network load balancers.

Baseline (Today)	Emerging (To track)
Cisco Systems	Cisco Systems Alternative Provider
Tactical (0-3 years)	Strategic (3-6 years)
Cisco Systems Network Load Balancers compatible with next generation network infrastructure	Cisco Systems Network Load Balancers compatible with next generation network infrastructure
Retirement (to be removed)	Containment (No new development)

Author:	Paul Ferrier	Date:	24/10/2014	Version:	1.0

Document Security Level:		PUBLIC
Document Approvals:		Technical Architecture Group Enterprise Architecture Practice Enterprise Architecture Board IT Director			27/08/2014 September 2014 September 2014 23/10/2014
Review Date:		October 2015

Network Load Balancing Roadmap