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How to Configure Load Balancing

Load balancing distributes communication activity evenly across a network so that no single device is over burdened. CA SiteMinder® Federation Standalone is intended as a standalone endpoint and has no built-in support for load balancing. However, it is possible to enable a simple load-balancing deployment in a network using CA SiteMinder® Federation Standalone. SSL-enabled load balancing is optional, but it is recommended for sending sensitive data.

The following diagram shows a non-SSL load-balancing deployment.

Graphic showing a non-SSL load balancing deployment

The following diagram shows an SSL load-balancing deployment, distributing traffic across two systems that use the same database store.

Graphic showing a SSL load balancing network

Complete the following configuration steps for load balancing traffic:

  1. Configure the load balancer.
  2. Set up two or more CA SiteMinder® Federation Standalone systems to work with a load balancer.
  3. (Optional) If the load balancer is using SSL, configure CA SiteMinder® Federation Standalone to handle SSL redirection.