Load Balancer - Getting Started

What is a Load Balancer

A Load Balancer can be used to help hand out tasks to multiple Compute Instances running the same application, so that one Compute Instance does not become over burdened with the use of the application. You will need to ensure that you have at least two identical Compute Instances capable of fully serving the needs of your users to be able to benefit from and use the Load Balancer.

Create the Load Balancer

Once you have an application that has been deployed on multiple Compute Instances, you are ready to use a Load Balancer. Simple instructions have been provided below.

1. Log in to the Web Portal, select Networking, and click Create Load Balancer.

2. Select the location of your Load Balancer and select your Project.

3. Choose your Network.

   

4. Select your Compute instance.

5. Set your Forwarding Rules, use the + ADD NEW RULE to add more forwarding rules.

6. Select your Protocol and Algorithm.

7. Enter a unique name or leave the auto generated name for your Load Balancer.

8. Review your information and click Create Load Balancer.