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Description
Eddie serves as a tool for high availability clustering, functioning as a fully open-source software solution primarily developed in the functional programming language Erlang (www.erlang.org) and compatible with Solaris, Linux, and *BSD operating systems. Within this architecture, specific servers are assigned as Front End Servers, tasked with managing and allocating incoming traffic to designated Back End Servers, while also monitoring the status of those Back End Web Servers at the site. These Back End Servers can accommodate various Web servers, such as Apache, and incorporate an Enhanced DNS server that facilitates both load balancing and the oversight of site accessibility for web platforms distributed across different geographical locations. This structure ensures continuous access to the full capacity of the website, irrespective of its location. The white papers on Eddie delve into the necessity for solutions like Eddie and elaborate on its unique methodology. This comprehensive approach highlights the critical role of Eddie in maintaining seamless web operations across diverse environments.
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
API Access
Has API
Integrations
IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud Functions
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
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
Eddie
Website
eddie.sourceforge.net/iglb.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/cloud/load-balancer
Product Features
Load Balancing
Authentication
Automatic Configuration
Content Caching
Content Routing
Data Compression
Health Monitoring
Predefined Protocols
Redundancy Checking
Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Schedulers
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