AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - What is a Load Balancer - II

The video tutorial explains the function of load balancers in distributing inbound traffic to backend resources using load balancing rules and health probes. It covers the scalability of load balancers, which can handle millions of TCP and UDP data flows, and introduces the four key components that need configuration: front end IP, back end pool, health probes, and load balancing rules. The tutorial also previews upcoming lessons on public and internal load balancers.

What is the primary function of a load balancer?

• To distribute inbound traffic to backend resources

• To monitor network security

• To encrypt data

• To store data

Which of the following is NOT a component of a load balancer?

• Firewall settings

• Health probes

• Back end pool

• Front end IP configuration

What role do health probes play in a load balancer?

• They store user data

• They ensure backend resources are healthy

• They encrypt data

• They manage user authentication

What is the purpose of load balancing rules?

• To determine how traffic is distributed to the backend

• To encrypt data

• To manage user sessions

• To store user preferences

What will be discussed in the upcoming lessons?

• Network security protocols

• User authentication methods

• Data encryption techniques

• Public and internal load balancers