Client Load Balancing - 3 Unique Pairs of CS
I'm in the process of adding several new clients to our 800xA system. I noticed that load balancing hadn't been fully implemented. I also noticed a configuration that seemed like it could be a problem.
Here is a rough topology of the servers in our system:
Aspect Servers
AS1
AS2
AS3
Redundant DCI for 800xA Connectivity Servers (First 1/2 the DCI I/O)
CS1
CS2
Redundant DCI for 800xA Connectivity Servers (Second 1/2 the DCI 1/O)
CS3
CS4
Redundant AC800M Connectivity Servers
CS5
CS6
My Concern is I noticed that CS3 and CS4 had their affinity set to (1)CS1 (2)CS2 (3)All Nodes. I would expect not to see any affinity references to (CS1, CS2, CS5, and CS6) for CS3 and CS4. (i.e. The redundant CS pairs should only have affinity to themselves.) Is this a correct assumption?
With 3 unique CS pairs should I have 3 affinity objects defined in the Admin Structure, (1 affinity object for each redundant pair)?
I read a post by Stefan related to load balancing and he recommended adding the "All Nodes" group as the last affinity item for each client. Why is this? For Example if I have an Operator Client (OC) who has affinity to (1)CS5 (2)CS6 for AC800M connectivity there are no other CS nodes in the system that would provide additional AC800M connectivity. Adding "All Nodes" seems counter intuitive. What am I missing.
Thanks for the advice.
Here is a rough topology of the servers in our system:
Aspect Servers
AS1
AS2
AS3
Redundant DCI for 800xA Connectivity Servers (First 1/2 the DCI I/O)
CS1
CS2
Redundant DCI for 800xA Connectivity Servers (Second 1/2 the DCI 1/O)
CS3
CS4
Redundant AC800M Connectivity Servers
CS5
CS6
My Concern is I noticed that CS3 and CS4 had their affinity set to (1)CS1 (2)CS2 (3)All Nodes. I would expect not to see any affinity references to (CS1, CS2, CS5, and CS6) for CS3 and CS4. (i.e. The redundant CS pairs should only have affinity to themselves.) Is this a correct assumption?
With 3 unique CS pairs should I have 3 affinity objects defined in the Admin Structure, (1 affinity object for each redundant pair)?
I read a post by Stefan related to load balancing and he recommended adding the "All Nodes" group as the last affinity item for each client. Why is this? For Example if I have an Operator Client (OC) who has affinity to (1)CS5 (2)CS6 for AC800M connectivity there are no other CS nodes in the system that would provide additional AC800M connectivity. Adding "All Nodes" seems counter intuitive. What am I missing.
Thanks for the advice.
Asked 6 months ago
Answers
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1. I agree with your first point but it assume that some services of CS1 & CS2 are need to set affinity with CS3 & CS4 nodes.
2. you can configure all your redundant pairs in 1 CS affinity object itself. no need for separate.
3. "All nodes" are need to be selected at end for each clients during affinity allocation.
2. you can configure all your redundant pairs in 1 CS affinity object itself. no need for separate.
3. "All nodes" are need to be selected at end for each clients during affinity allocation.
Answered 6 months ago
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