In today’s world, the network edge is taking on a significant role in connecting users to the digital content and web services they need. This process has enabled a new load balancing approach that begins at the edge of the network.

This network edge is known as edge-based global load balancing (GLB) and is powered by DNS. This approach pushes users to specific destination endpoints based on clearly defined technology-based policies. It is a primary part of the Federated Traffic Management strategy across enterprises.

GLB works either in silos or in an integrated manner with on-premise load balancing technologies. GLB is responsible for intelligent distribution at DNS or IP address level.

DNS based global load balancing sits at the edge, the point where users interacts with the internet.