Description: Request prioritization in the context of an Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) refers to the process of determining the order in which incoming requests to a server or group of servers should be processed. This process is crucial for ensuring that web applications and online services operate efficiently and effectively, especially in high-demand environments. Prioritization allows more critical or urgent requests to be addressed first, enhancing user experience and optimizing resource usage. Elastic Load Balancers automatically distribute network traffic and user requests across multiple server instances, helping to prevent overload on a single server and ensuring high availability. Through load balancing algorithms such as Round Robin, Least Connections, or IP Hash, the ELB can prioritize requests based on various criteria, such as the current load on servers, latency, or the geographical location of the user. This prioritization capability is essential for maintaining the performance and stability of applications, especially during variable traffic situations or demand spikes.
