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Description
Pound is a software solution that functions as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTPS front-end for web servers. It was created to facilitate the distribution of traffic across multiple web servers and to provide an easy-to-use SSL wrapper for servers that lack native SSL support. Available under the GPL license, Pound comes with no warranty and can be freely used, copied, and shared. This lightweight program is simple to audit for security vulnerabilities and can operate with setuid/setgid permissions and within a chroot jail. Furthermore, since Pound does not interact with the hard disk except for reading certificate files at startup when necessary, it minimizes potential security risks for any system it is deployed on. Overall, Pound offers an efficient and secure way to manage web traffic and enhance server capabilities.
Description
Load Balancers operate using technologies associated with Layer 4 of the OSI model, enabling the efficient processing of network packets with minimal latency. By establishing rules for TCP or HTTP checks, these load balancers continuously monitor the health of cloud resources, automatically excluding any resources that fail these checks from being utilized. You incur costs based on the number of load balancers deployed and the volume of incoming traffic, while outgoing traffic is billed similarly to other services within Yandex Cloud. The distribution of load is managed according to the client's address and port, the availability of resources, and the specific network protocol in use. In the event of changes to the instance group parameters or its members, the load balancer has the capability to automatically adapt, ensuring seamless operation. Additionally, when there are sudden fluctuations in incoming traffic, it is unnecessary to reconfigure the load balancers, allowing for a more efficient and hassle-free experience. This dynamic adjustment feature enhances the overall reliability and performance of your cloud infrastructure.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Yandex Cloud
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apsis IT Security
Website
apsis.ch/pound/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Yandex
Country
United Arab Emirates
Website
cloud.yandex.com/en/services/network-load-balancer
Product Features
Load Balancing
Authentication
Yes
Automatic Configuration
Yes
Content Caching
Yes
Content Routing
No
Data Compression
No
Health Monitoring
No
Predefined Protocols
Yes
Redundancy Checking
Yes
Reverse Proxy
Yes
SSL Offload
No
Schedulers
No
Product Features
Load Balancing
Authentication
No
Automatic Configuration
No
Content Caching
No
Content Routing
No
Data Compression
No
Health Monitoring
No
Predefined Protocols
No
Redundancy Checking
No
Reverse Proxy
No
SSL Offload
No
Schedulers
No