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CHR57
Explorer II
October 30, 2024
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Virtual Server HTTP Host + Round Robin

  • October 30, 2024
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To a Virtual Server is it possible in Load balancing method selecting "HTTP Host" and "Round Robin" at the same time?

As it is now with "HTTP Host" it looks like it uses Static with the 2 Real Servers. HTTP Host.jpg

Best answer by pminarik

The purpose of "host" load-balancing is to act as a reverse proxy for multiple webservers.

Host: www.server1.com -> forward to <local server 1>  

Host: www.server2.com => forward to <local server 2>

Host: www.serverN.com => forward to <local server N>

 

(so not really load-balancing)

 

If your Host headers are the same (as in your screenshot), doing Host-based balancing is pointless. Switch to round-robin or any other desired mode.

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bkrishnan
Staff
Staff
October 30, 2024

Hi 
It seems we can use anyone of the load balancing methods for the single VIP object.
Below doc might help you;
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.6.0/administration-guide/713497/virtual-server-load-balance

CHR57
CHR57Author
Explorer II
October 31, 2024

The question is, can I combine "HTTP Post" with "Round Robin"?

pminarik
Staff
pminarikAnswer
Staff
October 31, 2024

The purpose of "host" load-balancing is to act as a reverse proxy for multiple webservers.

Host: www.server1.com -> forward to <local server 1>  

Host: www.server2.com => forward to <local server 2>

Host: www.serverN.com => forward to <local server N>

 

(so not really load-balancing)

 

If your Host headers are the same (as in your screenshot), doing Host-based balancing is pointless. Switch to round-robin or any other desired mode.