Overview

F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer is a cloud-based service designed to simplify DNS management and load balancing while ensuring high availability and robust performance for applications. It leverages a global server load balancing (GSLB) platform to efficiently direct application traffic across various environments, perform health checks, and automate responses to maintain optimal application performance. This service integrates seamlessly into development workflows and DevOps pipelines, providing flexibility, scalability, and best-in-class security.

Features

Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)

• Efficiently directs application traffic across environments globally.
• Performs health checks and automates responses to maintain high performance. Geo-Location Load Balancing
• Directs traffic to the nearest application instance.
• Routes traffic for GDPR compliance and splits loads across compute instances. Disaster Recovery
• Automatically detects primary site failures.
• Provides zero-touch failover and dynamically fails applications over to designated instances. Automatic Capacity Scaling
• Scales globally to meet demand as applications grow.
• Adjusts load balancing policies in real-time. DevOps Integration
• Seamlessly integrates into development workflows and DevOps pipelines.
• Configures critical DNS load balancing services with ease. High Availability
• Built on a global anycast network.
• Ensures continuous availability and responsiveness via global points of presence (PoPs). Security
• Built-in protection for web applications and APIs.
• Includes web application firewall (WAF), DDoS mitigation, API security, and bot protection. Native API Support
• Automate services with declarative APIs.
• Intuitive GUI for easy management.

Benefits

• Enhanced Performance: Global load balancing and health checks ensure optimal application performance.
• Scalability: Automatic scaling adapts to changing traffic patterns and demand.
• Security: Comprehensive security features protect against various threats.
• Simplified Management: Easy integration and configuration reduce operational complexity.
• High Availability: Global anycast network ensures applications remain available and responsive.