Description: An Elastic Load Balancer automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets, such as cloud instances or virtual machines. This service is essential for ensuring high availability and scalability of cloud applications. Acting as an intermediary between users and backend instances, the load balancer can efficiently direct traffic, optimizing resource use and enhancing user experience. Key features include the ability to handle millions of requests per second, integration with various cloud services, and the capability to make automatic adjustments based on demand. Additionally, the Elastic Load Balancer supports multiple protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP, making it versatile for different types of applications. Its implementation is straightforward and can be managed through user interfaces, command-line tools, or APIs, allowing developers and system administrators to configure and monitor traffic effectively. In a cloud environment, this service becomes an essential tool for maintaining operational efficiency and application resilience, ensuring that traffic is evenly distributed and backend resources are not overloaded.
