SK0-005 · Question #507
A server administrator needs to set up active-passive load balancing for an environment with multiple network paths. The traffic should be directed to one path and switched only in the event that…
The correct answer is B. Heartbeat. In an active-passive load balancing configuration, one path (or server) handles all the traffic while the other remains in standby mode, ready to take over if the active path becomes unavailable. This setup is typically monitored via a heartbeat mechanism, where the standby…
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A server administrator needs to set up active-passive load balancing for an environment with multiple network paths. The traffic should be directed to one path and switched only in the event that the original path becomes unavailable. Which of the following describes this scenario?
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- AMost recently used
- BHeartbeat
- CLink aggregation
- DRound robin
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(58 responses)- A3% (2)
- B88% (51)
- C7% (4)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
In an active-passive load balancing configuration, one path (or server) handles all the traffic while the other remains in standby mode, ready to take over if the active path becomes unavailable. This setup is typically monitored via a heartbeat mechanism, where the standby server checks the availability of the active server and takes over when it detects a failure.
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