NodeBalancers are Linode's managed load balancing service that enables easy scaling of applications and websites to handle high user loads. They provide high availability by intelligently distributing incoming requests across multiple backend Linode instances, automatically managing increased traffic and ensuring optimal performance. NodeBalancers offer a range of features including point-and-click configuration, built-in health monitoring, and support for various TCP-based protocols.

Key Features

High Availability NodeBalancers ensure applications and services remain highly available by intelligently routing traffic.

• Distributes incoming requests across multiple backend Linodes
• Automatically handles increases in load

Health Monitoring Built-in monitoring capabilities ensure traffic is only routed to healthy backend nodes.

• Continuously checks the health of backend Linodes
• Only routes requests to nodes that are functioning properly

Flexible Configuration NodeBalancers offer versatile configuration options to suit various needs.

• Supports any TCP-based traffic, including SSH and MySQL
• Allows backend Linodes to be added or removed without service interruption

Benefits

Improved Scalability NodeBalancers enable applications to handle increased user loads efficiently.

• Easily scale to thousands of users
• Automatically adapts to varying workloads

Simplified Maintenance Perform system updates and maintenance without affecting service availability.

• Take backend nodes in and out of rotation as needed
• Conduct updates without dropping traffic

Cost-Effective Solution NodeBalancers provide a managed load-balancing service with straightforward pricing.

• No need to set up and manage your own load-balancing infrastructure
• Pay only for the NodeBalancer service, with no hidden costs