The Mod_Proxy Cookbook - Advanced Load Balancing Techniques

Explore the versatility and power of mod_proxy and mod_proxy_balancer in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the flexibility and intelligence of httpd's proxy modules, rivaling hardware load balancers. Learn about configuration directives and discover solutions to complex problems in web applications and cloud-based systems. Master complicated load balancing setups and handle misbehaving backend applications with ease. Gain a functional foundation for managing nearly any proxy situation, from hardware load balancers to Java application servers, DNS, and mail servers. Benefit from Daniel Ruggeri's expertise as he shares insights from his role at MasterCard, where he supports thousands of web-based infrastructure instances and sets strategic directions for new technologies.