Azure Load Balancers Skill Overview
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- Category: Technical > Storage networking
Description
Azure Load Balancers are essential tools in Microsoft's cloud platform, designed to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and reliability of applications. They support both public and internal load balancing, allowing for efficient management of web traffic and backend services. By configuring backend pools, health probes, and load balancing rules, users can optimize performance and maintain seamless service delivery. Advanced features include session persistence, NAT rules, and integration with other Azure services like Virtual Networks and Application Gateways. Azure Load Balancers also offer robust monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, making them a critical component for scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.
Stack
Microsoft Cloud,
Expected Behaviors
Micro Skills
Defining what a load balancer is
Explaining the role of load balancers in distributing network traffic
Describing scenarios where Azure Load Balancers are beneficial
Comparing Azure Load Balancers with other load balancing solutions
Listing the types of Azure Load Balancers (Basic and Standard)
Explaining the differences between Basic and Standard Load Balancers
Identifying use cases for each type of Azure Load Balancer
Understanding the pricing models for different Azure Load Balancers
Logging into the Azure portal
Locating the Azure Load Balancer service in the Azure portal
Navigating through the Azure Load Balancer dashboard
Identifying key sections and options within the Azure Load Balancer interface
Accessing the Azure portal
Navigating to the Load Balancer service
Selecting the appropriate subscription and resource group
Choosing the load balancer type (public or internal)
Configuring the frontend IP address
Reviewing and creating the load balancer
Understanding backend pool concepts
Adding virtual machines to the backend pool
Configuring network interfaces for backend pool members
Verifying backend pool configuration
Understanding the purpose of health probes
Creating a new health probe
Configuring probe settings (protocol, port, interval, etc.)
Associating the health probe with a backend pool
Testing and validating health probe functionality
Understanding load balancing rule concepts
Creating a new load balancing rule
Configuring rule settings (frontend IP, backend pool, protocol, etc.)
Associating the rule with a health probe
Testing and validating load balancing rule functionality
Understanding the concept of session persistence
Configuring session persistence settings in the Azure portal
Testing session persistence with different client scenarios
Troubleshooting common issues with session persistence
Understanding the purpose of inbound NAT rules
Creating inbound NAT rules in the Azure portal
Associating inbound NAT rules with specific virtual machines
Testing and validating inbound NAT rule configurations
Understanding frontend IP configurations
Adding multiple frontend IP addresses to an Azure Load Balancer
Configuring load balancing rules for each frontend IP
Managing and updating frontend IP configurations
Setting up Azure Monitor for Azure Load Balancer
Interpreting metrics and logs related to Azure Load Balancer
Identifying and resolving common issues using diagnostic tools
Implementing alerts and notifications for load balancer health
Understanding the architecture of Azure Virtual Network
Configuring subnets for Azure Load Balancer
Setting up network security groups (NSGs) for Azure Load Balancer
Integrating Azure Load Balancer with virtual network peering
Configuring multiple backend pools for redundancy
Setting up cross-region load balancing
Implementing failover strategies with Azure Load Balancer
Testing high availability configurations
Understanding the differences between Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
Setting up an Application Gateway in front of Azure Load Balancer
Configuring URL-based routing with Application Gateway
Managing SSL termination and end-to-end SSL with Application Gateway
Analyzing traffic patterns to optimize load balancing rules
Configuring autoscaling for backend instances
Monitoring and analyzing cost metrics for Azure Load Balancer
Implementing cost-saving strategies such as reserved instances
Analyzing application requirements for load balancing
Choosing the appropriate type of Azure Load Balancer
Designing multi-tier load balancing architectures
Implementing cross-region load balancing
Integrating with other Azure services (e.g., Traffic Manager, Application Gateway)
Configuring network security groups (NSGs) with Azure Load Balancer
Implementing DDoS protection for Azure Load Balancer
Setting up Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Azure Load Balancer
Enabling SSL/TLS termination and end-to-end encryption
Auditing and logging security events
Creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for Azure Load Balancer
Using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automation
Implementing CI/CD pipelines for Azure Load Balancer deployments
Integrating Azure Load Balancer configurations with version control systems
Automating monitoring and alerting setups
Implementing auto-scaling policies for backend pools
Optimizing load distribution algorithms
Monitoring performance metrics and adjusting configurations
Using Azure Load Balancer with containerized applications
Cost management and optimization strategies
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