07-10-2005 05:57 PM
Hi
can we load balance Windows file systems using CSM?
That is two servers having \\VirtualServer\shared folder, user access this folder either via server A or Server B.
If Server A down, user still can access the folder via server B?
If the shared folders are purely by IP, I think it can be done. Only worry if there are hidden issues...
Appreciate for any feedback.
Thanks
07-11-2005 03:10 AM
I believe you can.
I think there is a problem with the server checking name or ip but it can be solved with a loopback ip address.
A loadbalancer is basically a smart nating device [nating between virtual ip and server io], so you can try to answer your question by putting a server behind a nating device like a router or a firewall.
If it works, then it will also work with a loadbalancer.
Regards,
Gilles.
07-11-2005 04:23 AM
thanks
Will try it out. Some applications can not work with NAT devices, and I worry MS file sharing is one of them...
Anyway, testing is the best method.
How about my another post? Can you enlight us on how to do a TCL script on monitoring shared folder?
thanks!
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