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Load balancing

Updated: 12/31/2020 by Computer Hope
load balancing

Load balancing is a method of taking multiple requests or processes and distributing them across multiple devices depending on how busy each device is. With networking, load balancing aids in preventing a server or network device from getting overwhelmed as it distributes the work more evenly.

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