This subsection describes the configuration where the load balancer (layer 5 switch) balances the load. You can use this method when the servlets or JSPs are the access points.
This subsection describes Web server integration.
You can use this configuration when the access point of the application running on the J2EE server is either a servlet or JSP.
You can implement load balancing by registering the target Application Server in a load balancer. You can distribute the client access load by registering multiple Application Server instances.
The following figure shows an example configuration of load balancing using a load balancer:
Figure 3-37 Example configuration of load balancing using a load balancer (in the case of Web server integration)
Note: For other legend items, see 3.2 Description of the system configuration.
The required software and the processes to be invoked in the respective machines when you use a load balancer are same as in the configuration with servlets and JSPs as the access points. See 3.4.1 Configuration with servlets and JSPs as access points (for Web server integration).