AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Load Balancer Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the concept of load balancing, explaining its importance in improving system performance. It covers the history and basic principles of load balancing, including the roles of load balancers in managing requests between requesters and servicers. The tutorial distinguishes between sender and receiver initiated load balancing, and compares static and dynamic load balancing, highlighting AWS Elastic Load Balancing as an example of dynamic load balancing. Various algorithms used in load balancing, such as round robin and threshold-based, are discussed. The video concludes with considerations for implementing load balancing, emphasizing the need for synchronized storage among servicing nodes.

How does AWS implement elastic load balancing?

What are some common algorithms used in load balancing?

Why is it important to consider data storage when implementing load balancing?