Description: A target group is a set of resources, such as server instances, that a load balancer uses to direct network traffic. This concept is fundamental in the architecture of distributed applications, where the goal is to optimize the availability and performance of services. Target groups allow administrators to efficiently manage how traffic is distributed among different instances, ensuring that none of them become overloaded while others remain idle. Additionally, target groups can be configured to perform health checks, meaning that the load balancer can monitor the status of each resource and redirect traffic only to those that are operational. This not only enhances the end-user experience by ensuring faster response times but also contributes to the resilience of the infrastructure, allowing applications to remain operational even in the event of failures in some of their components. In the context of cloud computing and distributed systems, target groups are essential for implementing scalable and flexible architectures, where resources can be dynamically added or removed based on demand.
