Description: The Service Load Balancer in cloud-native environments is a fundamental tool that efficiently distributes network traffic across multiple service instances. Its primary function is to ensure that user requests are directed to available instances, optimizing resource usage and improving application availability. This load balancer natively integrates with orchestration tools, allowing developers and administrators to manage traffic dynamically and automatically, adapting to workload variations. Among its most notable features are the ability to perform load balancing at both network and application levels, as well as integration with other cloud tools, facilitating the implementation of scalable and resilient solutions. Additionally, it allows for the configuration of advanced routing rules, providing granular control over how traffic is distributed. In a microservices environment, where applications consist of multiple interconnected services, the Service Load Balancer becomes an essential component to ensure that each service receives the appropriate traffic, thereby enhancing the end-user experience and operational efficiency of the system.
