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PROS

Loadbalancer.org allows easy configuration for test environments to be converted to production without external DNS changes.
It ensures continuous access by distributing load and activating backup servers when needed, offering stabilizing benefits.
Loadbalancer.org handles a high volume of connections efficiently and provides valuable SSL Layer 7 load balancing.
Scalability is a key advantage, assisting in seamless data load distribution across multiple servers to prevent overload.
Valuable features include maintaining server connections, firewall management, log management, and security monitoring.

CONS

Loadbalancer.org could benefit from an automated configuration backup feature to an FTP location, as this would save users the hassle of manual backups.
Access to graphing data to create custom reports would be beneficial for presenting information like uptime status to clients.
The setup for Loadbalancer.org is complex, which can be challenging for inexperienced users.
Loadbalancer.org lacks the bonding capability feature.
Scalability improvements could address cost concerns associated with Loadbalancer.org usage.
 

Loadbalancer.org Pros review quotes

Roger Seelaender - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 21, 2022
The features I find valuable in this solution are the ease of managing the logs on the WAFs, the ease to identify break-in attempts into the network, the front-end firewall, and a more specific firewall.
it_user817080 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 22, 2018
We can more easily set up a test environment, because you can easily configure your forms. It makes it more flexible for us, to convert our test environment to a production environment, without having to change DNSs on the outside. You just configure the forms on the inside. So without changing the actual endpoint for the end user, we can create completely different networks in the background.
SystemIn6aa4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2018
The user interface precludes need to be well versed with Linux IPVS command line. This make it easy for junior team members to participate in managing load balancing needs.
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it_user828336 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2018
We have about 30,000 connections going through at any one time and it's fine, it doesn't seem to sweat. It doesn't get overloaded.
reviewer1788060 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 6, 2022
It's pretty much a Swiss Army knife for managing all the load balancing techniques.
it_user828333 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2018
Most important for us that it makes sure that the load is distributed and that we always have access to the end servers.
PL
Jul 31, 2018
The SSL Layer 7 load balancing is valuable.
CD
Mar 14, 2018
We now get notifications when pool members go down, and we eliminate our downtime by not sending traffic to downed pool members.​
Kunle Oyetola - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 1, 2022
The performance is good.
PR
Sep 9, 2022
The connection that this solution helps our servers maintain has been most useful.
 

Loadbalancer.org Cons review quotes

Roger Seelaender - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 21, 2022
You can run into an issue when one engineer passes the case over to another engineer after their shift and they don't know what the first engineer worked on up to that point.
it_user830994 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 5, 2018
They're mostly designed to balance a particular type of traffic. I wanted to load balance DNS, and they just don't do it the way that we wanted to. So they're not used as DNS load balancers.
SystemIn6aa4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2018
It would be great if there was a way to gain access to the graphing data, to create custom reports. If we had a way to use the graphing data, we could use it to present certain information to our client, such as the uptime status for their service.
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reviewer1788060 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 6, 2022
The solution can be a bit pricey.
PL
Jul 31, 2018
Originally we had some stability issues with it, so they replaced it with a new box and it's fine.
CD
Mar 14, 2018
​I would like a notification when a new version of the software is available. They told me to sign up for their newsletter, but I have not received any notification for a newer software version.​
Kunle Oyetola - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 1, 2022
I'd like to see scalability improved; it can be costly.
PR
Sep 9, 2022
The configuration is somewhat complicated. Someone who does not know the solution may find this challenging.
KM
Sep 11, 2023
We could enhance the security aspects of the load balancer.
RB
Nov 24, 2022
An area for improvement in Loadbalancer.org is that sometimes it works fine, but sometimes, it has issues. The setup for Loadbalancer.org is also complex, so that's another area for improvement.