I've got a web-app + db back-end I need to spread across two datacenters. I'm thinking right now I need two routers that can handle VPN at the minimum, and am looking for a good recommendation for ...

I currently have a 2008 R2 RDS server setup with around 100 people accessing, unfortunately we're starting to see 100% CPU spikes which are lasting for long periods of time making the whole RD ...

A practical guide to server load balancing by a Network World reader. Details server load balancing technologies and applications for systems managers. This piece was contributed by a reader. If you ...

Load balancing a network is a task that many administrators often overlook—to the detriment of their networks—even in the smallest of environments. Generally, poor network performance is treated by ...

The transport-level server load balancing architectures described in the first half of this article are more than adequate for many Web sites, but more complex and dynamic sites can’t depend on them.

Free load balancers present an excellent opportunity to maximize performance without breaking the budget if you're seeking a solid solution to improve the security and efficiency of your network.