Load Balancing Algorithms

Load balancing algorithms are methods used to evenly distribute network or application traffic across multiple servers, ensuring no single server becomes overwhelmed. Common algorithms include Round Robin, which cycles through servers in order; Least Connections, which directs traffic to the server with the fewest active connections; and IP Hashing, which assigns requests based on the user’s IP address for consistency. These algorithms optimize performance, improve reliability, and prevent downtime by efficiently managing resource utilization across servers in a network.