Load balancing
Example: Load balancing distributes traffic across multiple servers
Definition
"Load balancing" is a technique in IT that distributes incoming network traffic or computational tasks evenly across multiple servers or resources to optimize performance, maximize throughput, reduce response time, and prevent any single server from becoming overwhelmed.
Etymology
The term "load balancing" originates from the concept of 'balancing' which means to distribute weight evenly. In computing, it was adopted to describe how workloads are spread across several servers to maintain an even 'load,' ensuring efficiency and reliability. Did you know? The idea mirrors balancing physical loads to prevent tipping or strain.
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"Load balancing" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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